application method to apply fungicides, pesticides, and other biocides to tree wounds by a dry process to prevent tree wound diseases and facilitate healing.

Abstract

The invention is an application method that applies fungicides, pesticides and other biocides to tree wounds by means of a dry process to prevent tree wound diseases and facilitate healing. The invention works with the first step of tree's natural healing process; the drying of the exposed wood surface. The biocides are applied dry or in a liquid formulation that dries quickly thus allowing the wood to dry quickly. The biocides, thus applied, do not interfere with the natural drying process and add additional biocidal protection. The biocides, thus applied, decrease infection and enhance the tree's ability to heal itself.

Claims

1. A method for applying fungicides, pesticides and other biocides to tree and bush wounds by a dry process comprising of: preparing a powdered biocide formulation; coating a brush; and brushing on the exposed wood surface.

2. The method in claim 1 wherein the formulation step is accomplished by dissolving and/or suspending the biocides in water, organic solvent, or water/organic solvent mix.

3. The method in claim 2 wherein the coating and brushing steps are accomplished by spray or aerosol.

4. The method in claim 1 wherein the formulation step is accomplished by making a dust.

5. The method in claim 4 wherein the coating and brushing steps are accomplished by dusting.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWING

[0019] FIG. 1 Mode of Action

[0020] Magnified depiction of the treatment permeating the surface of the exposed wood of a pruned branch.

[0021] FIG. 2 Apple Tree with Pruned Branches.

[0022] The branches on this tree were cleanly cut.

[0023] FIG. 3 Apple Tree with Chemical Treatment

[0024] The copper sulfate in the chemical treatment colors the wood blue (the color eventually fades away).

[0025] FIG. 4 Apple Tree with Callused Wounds In-Process of Healing and Healed)

[0026] The healing wound was the first wound treated experimentally.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0027] The invention applies fungicides, pesticides and other biocides to tree wounds by a dry process.

Example 1

[0028] A powdered formulation is dry brushed onto the tree wound. FIG. 1 is a magnified depiction of the applied chemicals permeating the wood surface. FIGS. 2 and 3 show the application process using copper sulfate and rotenone. FIG. 4 shows the healing process.

Example 2

[0029] The biocide(s) are dissolved or suspended in water and/or organic solvent and applied to the cut surface by aerosol spray. The diluent evaporates leaving the dry ingredients on the surface of the wound.

Example 3

[0030] The biocide(s) are prepared as a dust and applied with dusting equipment,

[0031] Notes: Copper sulfate's fungicidal properties were first discovered by Professor A, Millardet in the late 1800s..sup.3) His discovery saved the European wine industry from a fungus that was ravaging vineyards at the time. Boric acid was first registered as an insecticide by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in 1948.sup.4), Rotenone, also an insecticide, is derived from plants in the legume family. In early history, it was used as a piscicide to harvest fish from lakes and streams.sup.5).

REFERENCES CITED

[0032] 3) Annales de la Societed Agriculture de la Girande, April 1885, p 73 [0033] 4) USEPA, Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances (7508W), EPA-738-F-93-006, September 1993 [0034] 5) Kevin C. Ott, Rotenone. A Brief Review of its Chemistry, Environmental Fate, and the Toxicity of Rotenone Formulations, www.newmexicotu.org/Rotanone %20summary.pdf