Those currently available utilize some form of a chemical called propiconazol in the formulation. Such treatments create their own problems, including the necessity of wounding the tree to inject the fungicides. The cost of the fungicide is high, so only high-value trees should be considered for treatment. Contact your county extension office for current advice on the use of chemicals for control of oak wilt. This plan of a home landscape shows possible locations of vibratory plow lines for control of oak wilt.
All trees are oaks.
The solid red lines indicate primary barriers, the dotted lines are secondary barriers . Effective oak wilt management programs use a variety of strategies to limit the spread of oak wilt. If pruning is necessary, or if wounds occur on oak trees during the critical infection period, use tree wound dressings or paints to prevent transmission of oak wilt. Develop and enforce construction ordinances and utility pruning guidelines that minimize wounding of oak trees. Use public service announcements, billboards and flyers to raise awareness of the dangers of wounding oaks during susceptible periods.