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Why Borer Sprays Fail: Insecticides Can't Reach Larvae Under Bark

My "Borer Hammer" would be 100% effective on exposed borers, but once under bark, sprays can't touch them. Labels don't guarantee control. Sprays only protect surface; whole-tree coverage needed—impractical for homeowners. Watering trees protects better long-term.

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