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Director of Marketing at Ecologel Solutions LLC. was inducted as the new Secretary-Treasurer for FNGLA.
June 26, 2019

Ocala, FL. June 25, 2019: Sarah Spatola, Director of Marketing at Ecologel Solutions LLC., a premier developer and manufacturer of innovative products for water conservation, was inducted as the new Secretary-Treasurer for the Florida Nursery, Growers and Landscape Association (FNGLA). FNGLA’s Nominating Committee, chaired by Immediate Past President Ed Bravo, proudly recommended Spatola and other Board Officers for the 2019-20 term, which begins July 1. Elections took place June 22, during FNGLA’s Annual Convention.

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Proven Treatment for Spotted Lanternfly
June 19, 2019

Woburn, MA. April 25, 2019: Arborjet Inc., a revolutionary tree and plant health care company has developed a proven and effective treatment solution to help mitigate the Spotted Lanternfly (SLF.) According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture this invasive pest “could be the most destructive species in 150 years.”

Native to Asia, the brightly colored planthopper was first discovered in Pennsylvania in 2014. Established populations are now found in Pennsylvania and Virginia and the pest has been identified in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Delaware and Maryland, and other bordering states are on alert. The Spotted Lanternfly nymphs will feed on a wide range of plant species, including grape, hops, grasses and fruit trees, while adults prefer to feed on trees, particularly Tree of Heaven, walnut, maple, birch, and others, posing a serious threat to agriculture and tourism.

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Arborjet & Ecologel Form New Turf Products Sales Division
May 7, 2019

Arborjet & Ecologel, industry leaders in tree and plant health care, and premier developers and manufacturers of innovative products for water conservation, are pleased to announce the formation of a new Turf Products Sales Division, with the addition of three dynamic, new hires: Rebecca Knapp, Eric Steffensen and Carin Prechtl. “This expansion will broaden the expert resources both companies already have and allow Arborjet & Ecologel to significantly enhance their position in the marketplace, making a direct impact on turf science, sales and distribution across the country,” states Arborjet’s Director of Commercial Sales Mark Andrews.

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Arborjet Enhances Flagship Brand with Revolutionary New Product
May 1, 2019

Based on feedback from tree care professionals across the country, Arborjet, a trusted leader in tree and plant health has expanded the TREE-äge® legacy by enhancing its flagship brand with the launch of an innovative new product, TREE-äge® R10.

With the science and technology behind the development of this product, Arborjet continues to revolutionize how trees are treated. Arborjet’s TREE-äge® line of products have been available to Arborists for over ten years and successfully used by thousands of professional applicators, in hundreds of cities, to treat millions of trees!

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Announcement of Official Sponsorship of Project EverGreen’s GreenCare for Troops Program
February 14, 2019

Arborjet & Ecologel Solutions LLC, leaders in plant health care solutions and water conservation management, announced they will be an official 2019 Silver sponsor of Project EverGreen’s GreenCare for Troops™ program. This is a need based program for active-duty deployed service members. In 2018, the program engaged close to 1,500 active volunteers, who helped more than 700 military families maintain their home lawns. Since its inception, more than 11,000 military families and 6,000 contractors have registered for the program. (more…)

Arborjet announces an expanded role for one of it’s veteran tree care professionals
January 17, 2019

Joe Aiken, Regional Technical Manager for the Great Lakes region and Canada. Aiken has 30-plus years experience in the tree care industry. “Joe Aiken has provided valuable insight to help guide a diverse set of clients with their plant health care decisions. He shares the belief and goal of tree preservation, and the importance of educating others on the benefit of environmentally sustainable solutions for maintaining and caring for the world’s urban forests,” said Russ Davis Arborjet President and COO. (more…)

Arborjet announces the launch of the new AccuFlo Flow Rate Meter!
January 14, 2019

Arborjet, a leader in plant health announces the launch of the new AccuFlo Flow Rate Meter, representing a shift in the way industry professionals apply liquid nutrients, pesticides, and fungicides. Made from 3D printed carbon fiber, the AccuFlo is durable, but extremely light. (more…)

Ecologel Solutions LLC Announces Relaunch of Hydretain.com
November 15, 2018

Building on the continued success of the company, Ecologel Solutions, today announced the relaunch of Hydretain.com, a new and improved site for the company’s flagship water conservation technology, Hydretain®. Ecologel is a premier developer and manufacturer of innovative products for plant science and water conservation. Ecologel Solutions produces environmentally responsible products for the golf, sports turf, lawn care and agricultural markets, and is affiliated with Arborjet Inc. a proven leader in plant health solutions and science.

The site contains pertinent information on product usage – how it works, where it can be used, how long it lasts, its safety around children and pets, among other important facts and FAQs. Hydretain.com caters to a broad range of professionals from landscape contractors, property managers, greenhouse, nursery and agricultural professionals, to municipalities, schools, and golf course superintendents, as well as homeowners. (more…)

Arborjet Sponsors Birds of Prey World Cup in Beaver Creek, CO
November 13, 2018

Arborjet today announced the company will be a sponsor of this year’s Xfinity Birds of Prey Audi FIS Ski World Cup Races in Beaver Creek, CO. Nov. 29 – Dec. 2.

As industry leaders in plant healthcare and environmental responsibility, Arborjet’s mission is to develop the most effective formulations and delivery systems to preserve, protect and ultimately to save trees. Trees can help reduce the impact of climate change by reducing CO2 in the atmosphere and by absorbing stormwater runoff, while providing many other important environmental and economic benefits.

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Arborjet Protects Ash Trees at 911 Memorial in Liberty State Park, New Jersey
October 9, 2018

Thursday, October 11, 2018

8:00 AM – Noon

Liberty State Park, 200 Morris Pesin Drive, Jersey City, New Jersey

 

More than 40 ash trees overlooking the Statue of Liberty at Liberty State Park will receive environmentally sound, trunk injection treatments to protect against the highly invasive Emerald Ash Borer (EAB), which is currently threatening the state’s ash trees. (more…)

Arborjet Donating Treatment to 50 Cornell University Ash Trees
September 17, 2018

Arborjet is donating treatment to protect 50 ash trees on the Cornell University campus as the next stop on the “Saving America’s Iconic Trees” tour, the company’s latest initiative to ensure the health and longevity of the country’s trees. The campaign targets America’s most beloved trees, (often located in public gardens, campuses and other historic sites) offering complimentary treatment to prevent insects, disease and poor health. (more…)

Tree Killing Beetle Adds Fuel to California Wildfires
August 16, 2018

Severe conditions across much of California have wrought long term impacts on the states’ urban and native forests. Statistics show that trees in California are dying at alarming rates. According to the U.S. Forest Service since 2010, an estimated 129 million trees have died in California’s national forests due to conditions caused by climate change, unprecedented drought, wildfires, bark beetle infestation and high tree densities. These severe conditions have allowed several native and invasive insect populations to explode, attacking both weakened and healthy trees alike. (more…)

Battling HWA at the 4th Annual Summer Planning Meeting
July 30, 2018

As Hemlock Woolly Adelgid continues its damage across the eastern United States, professionals will be gathering for the 4th Annual Hemlock Woolly Adelgid Manager’s Summer Planning Meeting in McHenry, Maryland on July 31, 2018 to discuss proper control and treatment updates for HWA. (more…)

Fighting EAB in Sioux Falls
July 19, 2018

With the recent outbreak of Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) in Sioux Falls, SD., Arborjet would like to help mitigate the devastation of this invasive species by donating time and materials to treat approximately 45-50 trees at St. Michael Catholic Cemetery in Sioux Falls. Given that the property is in close proximity to the infestation, Arborjet believes this event will provide an excellent educational opportunity for the community to learn about the risks and treatment options of EAB, and on the value of urban tree canopy. (more…)

Protecting the Historic Appalachian Trail
June 21, 2018

In an effort to help preserve the iconic Appalachian Trail and to increase public awareness about Emerald Ash Borer, Arborjet Inc. has partnered with the Appalachian Trail Conservancy to treat ash trees along a region of the trail between North Carolina and Tennessee. (more…)