MAD Trees and Shrubs is a bespoke blend designed to increase both the strike/survival rates of trees whilst aiding establishment. Additionally, we have introduced Chitin, an extract from our MAD Soldier Frass Chitin is extracted from another of our products MAD Soldier Frass, and provides significant benefits to all plants, with particular benefits to trees.

Natural Defence Booster. Acts like a natural immunity booster for trees. It helps activate the tree’s own defence systems to better fight off diseases.

Nemesis to Nematodes. Drastically reduce harmful organisms like the pinewood nematode, which is the main culprit behind PWD, making your trees healthier and more robust.

Stress Management. Like giving your trees an antioxidant smoothie, chitosan (a compound in chitin) helps manage oxidative stress, protecting trees from environmental challenges.

Pigment Enhancement. Using chitin can increase the production of beneficial pigments like carotenoids and anthocyanin’s, which support overall tree health and resilience.

Stronger, Healthier Trees. By boosting natural compounds like phenolic compounds and lignin, chitosan makes the tree’s structure more resilient against disease and environmental stress.

Plantation Friendly. As Chitin it’s derived from natural sources the black soldier fly lava, Chitosan (component of chitin) is consistent and environmentally friendly and safe to use in all plantations

Improves Gene Expression. Sounds scientific but think of it as fine-tuning the innerworkings of your tree for better growth and disease resistance.

Chitin in Plant Defence. Chitin’s role in plant defence highlights an evolutionary interplay between flora and the organisms that threaten them. While plants do not produce chitin themselves, they have evolved mechanisms to detect this polymer as a signal of potential danger. Many pathogens, such as certain fungi and insects, contain chitin in their structures. When plants detect chitin fragments released during pathogen attack, they activate their immune responses, initiating a cascade of defensive actions

Moisture retention. All underpinned with MAD Moisture

Leverage the power of chitin in your tree plantations to maintain healthy, thriving forests while safeguarding against economic and ecological loss from diseases like PWD. It’s like arming your trees with a natural suit of armour.