Apply only during flowering period. Use one 5 mL SNIPPER microinjection unit for each 4" of tree trunk circumference. Unless otherwise noted, microinjection units should be installed in the stem and root flares near the ground line (i.e., 2.0-8.0" from the soil surface).
How do you get gum off your balls?
Find an old towel and some creamy peanut butter. You also need to find a creamy peanut butter that has a high oil content. Look for peanut butter that has a very high fat content too. The oil in the peanut butter is what helps to dissolve the gum and remove it from your skin or hair.
How much do sweet gum tree injections cost?
And the injection is not cheap; it could cost up to $100 per tree, per year. What to do with them? While not the best looking mulch, they can be used as such. They are said to deter rabbits, slugs and other critters.Feb 12, 2017
How do you prevent gumballs?
For the best chance of stopping the sweetgum balls, hire a certified arborist. The tree needs the injections right before it flowers in spring. Then, the flowers drop, preventing the balls from ever forming.Jun 29, 2017