I had a similar idea few years ago. I tried that spray on black pruning sealer (the worst stuff you can use on trees, as an aside) at the base and up a few inches...killed the vine.
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Originally Posted by clkeiper
Actually I am thinking we could try an experiment with this. I was just thinking that maybe " wilt proof " or "vapor guard" sprayed on the stem might be tough enough to keep the larvae from penetrating the stem. Any thoughts? I keep thinking what could I put on the stem to keep the SVB from coming in contact and everything is mechanical...paper, foil etc. any you have to keep getting all scratched up and reapplying the product, but a spray on "plastic" type barrier might be worth a try.
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