Arbor-OTC™ from Arborjet protects valuable trees and palms from bacterial leaf scorch, fire blight, cankers and more.

Arborjet, a company dedicated to developing remedies for destructive tree insects and diseases, makes it easy to keep palms and trees healthy with new Arbor-OTC™. It delivers an antibiotic punch via trunk injection into the tree's xylem, where it is taken up by the vascular system and distributed throughout the plant to suppress disease-causing bacteria – a more effective and environmentally responsible delivery method than spraying.

Arbor-OTC is a water-soluble injectable systemic antibiotic for the annual suppression of bacterial diseases in non-food-bearing trees and palms. Bacteria can undergo exponential growth, meaning that their populations can double several times daily, depending on the bacterial species and environmental conditions. If not addressed, bacterial diseases can spread rapidly and cause the decline and death of a tree.

"Bacterial diseases are notoriously difficult to manage, and existing products are a hassle to use," said Russ Davis, company president and COO. "This is why we are so excited to offer Arbor-OTC, a shelf-stable water-soluble powder that allows the applicator to mix and go without worrying about refrigeration or expiration dates."

When injected, the product goes inside the tree protecting the tissue when the bacterial disease is present. Spraying timing is always difficult with bacterial diseases and applicators often miss the window of control due to wind and other adverse weather conditions.

The new easy-to-use container comes in two sizes: a one-ounce jar, perfect for treating 10 trees or palms at 10" diameter at breast height (DBH) in the same day. This container can be filled with water, covered and shaken, and then the Arbor-OTC can be poured directly into the formulation tank on trunk injection equipment. For bigger projects, the five–ounce container makes enough product to treat 50 trees or palms at 10" DBH. This container comes with a scoop to dose out the proper volume to mix with water. For more information visit www.arborjet.com.