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NEW PRODUCTS NEW PRODUCTS What's New on the Market? TREE-äge insecticide and Rayco RG1645S New for spring of 2012 is the RG1645S self-propelled stump cutter from Rayco. This compact unit takes Rayco's popular RG1645 platform to the next level of performance with a heavier cutter wheel and improved cutting torque. A swing-out operator control station allows for maximum visibility of the cutting action while keeping the operator shielded from chips and debris, and swings in line with the machine to pass through gates. Wider tires help improve floatation and traction, and removal of the outer dual wheels allows passage through 36-inch gates. The RG1645S is powered by a Kubota 44-hp. turbo-diesel engine that meets tier 4 interim emissions. PHOSPHO-jet fungicide from Arborjet now registered in California Arborjet announced that the company's trunk injection products, TREE-äge insecticide and PHOSPHO-jet fungicide, have received registration from the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (CDPR) and are now labeled for use in the state. Arborists, landscap- ers and city officials in California can use TREE-äge to protect their urban forests against invasive pests. TREE-äge is applied through the Arborjet injection system in which the formulation is sealed inside the tree. Injecting TREE-äge directly into the tree's vascular system not only provides protection quickly, but is also highly effective in controlling insects that feed under the bark. TREE-äge provides up to two years of control for insects such as emerald ash borer and mountain pine beetle. PHOSPHO-jet, a systemic fungicide, is also now labeled for use in California and helps suppress various plant diseases like sudden oak death, anthracnose, phytophthora, black spot, scab, fire blight in apple, root rot in avocado and citrus, canker blight and many others. PHOSPHO-jet inhibits fungal cells while eliciting a plant health response from the tree. PHOSPHO-jet promotes stronger, healthier tree cells, root development, and triggers the tree's natural defense mechanisms to make it more resistant to infection and better able to recover. ArborSystems' new carrying case for Wedgle Direct-Inject Zylam Liquid insecticide PBI/Gordon Corporation announced the availability of its new Zylam Liquid systemic insecticide. Zylam Liquid, which contains dinotefuran, is a soluble liquid labeled for chewing and sucking insect pests such as aphids, borers, thrips and lace bugs in trees and shrubs. Zylam Liquid is the newest addition to the highly successful Zylam product line, including Zylam 20SG systemic turf insecticide, which was introduced in 2011. With the introduction of Zylam Liquid for trees and shrubs, PBI/Gordon now has a dinotefuran product for trees, shrubs and turf. Zylam Liquid is labeled for drench, bark banding, soil injection and foliar applications and provides a cost- effective solution for the professional market. www.arborage.com ArborSystems introduced a new carrying case for the Wedgle Direct-Inject tree treatment system for use by arborists and tree care professionals. The rugged, high-impact plastic carrying case is included at no extra charge with every Wedgle Direct-Inject System new purchase. The all-in-one case holds the injection unit, all tools and up to four 120-ml chemical packs. The deluxe version includes 12 Portle injection tips and tip setter for treating conifers. The Wedgle is a no-drill tree treatment system — an easy, fast and tree- friendly way to treat almost any tree in five minutes or less by tree care professionals. Chemicals are effectively delivered directly inside the tree at a known dose rate with virtually no environmental exposure. Arbor Age / May/June 2012 3