Lanzarta

Lanzarta is an insecticide designed specifically for the control of large pine weevil (Hylobius abietis) in forestry.

Large pine weevil can cause considerable damage to young trees, and particularly pine and spruce trees, in forests and woodland. The weevil is known to affect newly planted trees during the first five years after planting or restocking. As the adult beetle feeds on the bark it creates the potential to kill the tree by girdling the stem. On affected sites 50-100% of newly planted conifers can be destroyed in this way.

Lanzarta has a residual activity and controls large pine weevils following ingestion of the active substance. The liquid formulation is quick to dry and binds to the tree bark strongly to prevent wash by rain and ensure long lasting protection.

For best effect, insect activity should be monitored to enable accurate timing of Lanzarta applications. Lanzarta can be applied in forests and woodland from 15th April until 30th September.

Product Summary

Application recommendations

Where to use

Forestry: Groups of trees grown in their final positions, covering commercial production, and woodlands grown for amenity and recreation, conservation or landscaping purposes.

How to use

• Apply using handheld spray equipment such as a knapsack sprayer

• Half fill the spray tank with clean water

• Add the required amount of Lanzarta to the spray tank

• Top up with the remaining water and mix thoroughly

• Use immediately after mixing

Other information

• Trees can be treated a maximum of two times once in their final positions

• Thorough coverage is essential but for best results avoid run-off