November 10, 2008
By Kyle Asplund,
Itasca County Soil & Water Conservation District
Published in International Falls Daily Journal
(http://www.ifallsdailyjournal.com)
Brainerd, Minnesota
DNR-Forestry Report, 07/20/2007 (PDF Document)
Michael Main, RPF
Assistant Silviculturist
UBC Malcolm Knapp Research Forest
BILL LASUTA AND ASSOCIATES LIMITED
Forestry Consultants
"We have noted a dramatic improvement in seedling survival when Plantskydd®
is applied at the time of planting."
"The Plantskydd® trees went through a time fairly unscathed until
the 6 - 7th months."
" Plantskydd® protected up to 90% of the seedlings sprayed in
each plot."
"This shows that Plantskydd® was significantly more effective
then Treepel™ against rabbits, and equally effective as Treepel™
against possums."
"Upon the application of Plantskydd® the browse incidence decreased
by 90 percent and in many plantations ceased to exist."
"The results clearly indicate that the product is practical for operational
use."
An Evaluation of Chemical Repellents and Vexar Bud Caps to Reduce Winter
Deer and Elk Browsing on Conifer Seedlings
"In most cases browsing will be reduced from 40-50% on untreated
sites to around 5% where Plantskydd® has been applied."
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