ACECAP® is a systemic implant technology used to protect trees from various insect pests without the need for pesticide spraying.
This system consists of inserting capsules containing the systemic insecticide acephate directly into the tree trunk. Once installed, the product moves naturally through the tree via the sap circulation system.
The insecticide works from inside the tree by targeting insects that feed on leaves, needles, or sap. This method provides effective control of many tree pests while significantly reducing the use of surface-applied pesticides.
ACECAP® technology is often used to protect urban and ornamental trees in residential, municipal, and institutional environments.
Benefits of the ACECAP® System
- Reduces pesticide use by approximately 83%
- No spraying required
- Targeted treatment directly inside the tree
- Limits pesticide dispersion in the environment
- Reduces the risk of soil contamination
- Effective for 12 to 18 weeks in deciduous trees
- Effective for up to 320 days in conifers
What is ACECAP tree treatment?
ACECAP® is an insecticide implant inserted directly into the tree trunk. The product moves through the sap and protects the tree from several insect pests.
What insects can ACECAP control?
The treatment helps control various insects that feed on leaves or sap, including aphids, caterpillars, leaf miners, and other tree pests.
Is ACECAP used in Quebec?
Yes. ACECAP treatments are used in many regions of Quebec, including Greater Montreal, Laval, Longueuil, Brossard, the South Shore, and the North Shore, to protect urban and residential trees.
Why choose ACECAP instead of spraying?
Unlike spraying treatments, ACECAP works from inside the tree, reducing pesticide drift in the air and limiting contamination of surrounding soil and surfaces.
How long does the treatment last?
Effectiveness depends on the type of tree:
- 12 to 18 weeks for deciduous trees
- Up to 320 days for coniferous trees
Is ACECAP environmentally safer than spraying?
This method significantly reduces the amount of pesticides applied to the environment, helping minimize soil and environmental contamination.
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