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Jacqulin McNicol 
Registered Forest Technologist and Technical Field Expert
Email: jmcnicol@infinity-pacific.com
Phone: (604) 916-2178

Bringing over two decades of forestry expertise on the BC Coast, Jacqulin specializes in tenure management, offering innovative and cost-efficient solutions to a diverse clientele. Her pivotal involvement with Kwizda Agro between 2018 and 2022 led to the successful registration of TRICO® in Canada, providing valuable insights into optimal application methods for both Spring and Fall planting endeavors.

With TRICO® now transitioning from experimental trials to operational deployment across the province, Jacqulin directs her efforts towards on-site guidance and consultation, meticulously assessing ungulate browsing levels and devising strategies to foster the establishment of healthy stands comprising preferred species. She is a staunch advocate for the forest industry, recognizing its pivotal role not only in Canada but also on a global scale.

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A modern tool for forest management

TRICO® brands protect forests and agriculture from deer, elk and moose damage.

  • The TRICO® brand is a true success story of Kwizda Agro. A deer repellent developed to provide forest owners and forest workers with the right solution to protect their trees against browsing, antler rubbing and debarking damage.

     

  • The specially designed formulation of TRICO®, provides long lasting protection. TRICO® effectively repels game through taste and smell. A single application lasts for up to 6 months. Effective in all seasons, TRICO® can be applied year-round. The weather resistant formula starts working upon application.

     

  • TRICO® is registered in 21 European countries and North America. With 20 years of commercial use TRICO® is the European market leader.

 

Industrial Forestry

TRICO® is a product that assists the large-scale forester to reach their reforestation targets. In areas with high browsing pressure, this product can protect tree species that are preferentially selected by deer, elk and moose.

TRICO® ’s long-lasting protection reduces the effort and expense when compared to fencing strategies. 
 

Nursery Trees

Discouraging browsing by deer, elk and moose can also conserve native species in conservation settings.

Applying TRICO® in the nursery ensures your customers trees are protected from the moment they are planted while saving application costs in the field.

TRICO® is suitable for spring and autumn planting.

Corn growing protection

TRICO®  ensures that crops can grow undisturbed.

Deer damage of agricultural crops has increased in recent years. Red and roe deer will browse on emerging corn crops.

Ultimately, this will lead to missing plants, an uneven crop and will influence yield.

An application of TRICO® over the full field or at least 70 foot wide perimeter around the field will discourage deer from browsing.

Grape vine protection

TRICO® protects vines against game browsing.

In vineyards, early plant growth is especially susceptible to damage caused by deer.

Game browsing can retard plant growth, which can have long-term effects on yield and quality. In severe cases, a young vine may require replanting.

Using TRICO® any time before flowing to deter deer from browsing the foliage.

Soy crop protection

Due to its high protein, content soy crops are a particular favorite for foraging deer.

Growers in high deer density areas have switched to other crops, like sorghum, to minimize the ingress of deer.

TRICO® allows those growers to move back in to Soybean production.

Exploring Effective Deer Repellents
Insights from the Holt Research Forest Study

 

Article by Kelly French

This article provides in-depth information on TRICO® as an effective deer browse repellent. Discover innovative strategies for managing deer impact on forest regeneration. Find out more about the Holt Research Forest Study. Learn how TRICO® effectively protects red oak seedlings in Maine. For detailed results and insights, click to read the full article.

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Contact your local Veseris representative

Contact your local Veseris representative or authorized dealer for more information on TRICO® or visit www.veseris.ca.

You can also email your inquiry at Canada.Orders@veseris.com.

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