Detailed Installation Instructions

The MAUGET SYSTEM requires minimal equipment for professional installation:

• Portable electric drill • 11/64 in. (0.4 cm) drill bit • Optional soft headed mallet or hammer • Tape measure • Insertion tool (optional)

For over 55 years, Mauget has been the world's leader and pioneer in tree-injection technology.

Measure the tree at chest height in inches. If measuring the circumference, divide this number by six (6) to determine the number of micro-injectors needed. If measuring the diameter at breast height (DBH), divide this number by two (2) to determine the number of micro-injectors capsules needed. If the number results in a fraction, round down to the lower whole number.

Capsule dosage depends on tree diameter: • 2mL capsules – 2 to 10 inches DBH • 3mL capsules – 10 to 36 inches DBH • 4mL capsules – 36 inches DBH and above • 6mL capsules – narrow-leaved evergreen trees 24" DBH and above

For heavier infestation and/or more persistent insects, use 4 mL capsules on all tree sizes.

Drill the hole deep enough to allow the vascular system to transport materials throughout the tree. Make injection holes at least ½ to ¾ inch into healthy xylem (white wood) up to a depth of 2 inches from the outer trunk surface depending upon the tree species and outer bark thickness.

For conifer species with high resin pressure during the growing season, place injection sites higher on the trunk (36 – 48") and to a depth of up to 2 inches where tree diameter allows.

Apply appropriate pressure on the top of the micro-injector capsule to compress. Place the feeder tube's flange end, with the flange notch upward, into the micro-injector capsule insert hole of a compressed upright capsule. Push the flange end flush with the membrane at the inner end of the insert hole.

Firmly seat the beveled, dispensing end of the feeder tube, with the attached upright micro-injector capsule, into the predrilled tree injection hole. Tap the rear side of the micro-injector capsule with a mallet, hammer or push forward with your palm.

Uptake in the tree usually occurs within several minutes. When empty, turn the capsules upside down for one minute before removal. Applicators must remove micro-injectors promptly after treatment.

Empty micro-injector capsules must not be left on the tree. If the capsule does not completely empty within a few hours, invert and carefully remove the micro-injector capsule and enclose it in a heavy duty plastic bag for disposal in accordance with state and local regulations.

For established trees with thin bark (less than 3/8 in. thickness), use a 7/64 in. drill bit to produce a micro-injection site for a mini-micro feeder tube. The mini-micro insertion tool may be used to prevent plugging of the feeder tube and provide a clear pathway to the cambium tissue.