In this episode of Talking Trees, we explore the best practices for mistletoe management, a critical aspect of tree care in urban and natural landscapes. While mistletoe (Viscum album) plays an essential role in biodiversity, excessive infestations can weaken host trees, reducing their vitality and increasing susceptibility to pests and diseases.

We discuss key mistletoe control strategies, including:

• Manual removal – Pruning mistletoe-infested branches to reduce its spread.
• Chemical treatment – The use of plant growth regulators such as ethephon (CERONE 480 SL) to inhibit mistletoe growth.
• Tree vitality improvement – Strengthening host trees through soil enhancement, proper watering, and fertilization to increase their resistance.
• Long-term management approaches – Strategies like species selection and monitoring to reduce mistletoe infestations in sensitive tree populations.

This episode also highlights the legal and safety considerations for mistletoe management, including best practices for working at height and compliance with tree protection regulations.

Join us as we dive into scientifically-backed methods for mistletoe control, ensuring sustainable tree health while maintaining biodiversity!

Background information:

• Management jmelí: Ing. Jaroslav Kolařík, Ph.D., Ing. Valentino Cristini, Ph.D., Ing. et Bc. Jiří Poulík, Ing. Jan Kadlec (2020 - Safe Trees)

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