While Bonide Fruit Tree Spray Concentrate is not specifically labeled for use on pear trees, it should not harm them. We would just recommend not eating anything from the tree that could have been sprayed during application.
Bonide Fruit Tree Spray Concentrate labeled to be applied as topical spray. Per the product label: "Apply as a spray to leaves, fruit branches, trunk, and base of tree until lightly dripping."
Bonide Fruit Tree Spray Concentrate is not labeled for use on citrus trees, only apples, cherries, grapes, peaches, strawberries and ornamentals. The Bayer Advanced Fruit, Citrus and Vegetable Insect Control could work for your needs. Please be sure to check the product label on our site before ordering to make sure the pest you are treating for and the plant types you have are listed.
You can use Bonide Citrus, Fruit, and Nut Orchard Spray or Triple Action which are both labeled to treat scab on fruit trees including pears. Avoid spraying when pollinators are in the area to limit contact.
Yes, when Bonide Fruit Tree Spray Concentrate is used as directed it can help to prevent the listed diseases including rots and insects.
Bonide Fruit Tree Spray Concentrate is not labeled for ants. We would suggest Advance 375A to apply around the base of the tree. The ants will take this product back to the nest where it can be fed to the queen and eliminate the colony.
Bonide Fruit Tree Spray Concentrate is applied directly to the trees, not to the soil. It is not labeled for pears. Captain Jacks Deadbug Brew is labeled for both apples and pears, but again would be applied to the tree itself, not the soil.
Bonide Fruit Tree Spray Concentrate does not contain copper sulfate. The EPA will not allow copper sulfate to be a part of a product’s inert ingredients; it has to be listed as an active ingredient.
Bonide Fruit Tree Spray Concentrate is safe for persimmon when applied per the label instructions.
Bonide Fruit Tree Spray Concentrate is not labeled to be used on blueberry bushes. A better option would be Fertilome Triple Action.
We apologize, but Bonide Fruit Tree Spray Concentrate is not specifically labeled for use on marijuana so we are unable to provide advice on this. You may want to contact the manufacturer directly for more information. You can reach Bonide at 800-536-8231.
You will need to use 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 tbs. of Bonide Fruit Tree Spray Concentrate per gallon of water, depending on the type of plant you are treating and what stage of growth it is in. Please refer to the product label for complete instructions.
Yes, Bonide Fruit Tree Spray Concentrate will eliminate Japanese beetles. The mixing rate is 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 tablespoons per gallon of water.
Although Bonide Fruit Tree Spray Concentrate is not labeled to be applied to peas or tomatoes, it is not necessarily something that would be harmful. We would recommend contacting the manufacturer directly to see what they would recommend. You can reach Bonide by calling 315-736-8231.
Bonide Fruit Tree Spray Concentrate is not a systemic and is not absorbed by plants. It does have a slight residual on leaves but if it was washed off may not effect them. If they do injest enough of the residual product they could be harmed though.
The proper technique for cleaning out a sprayer no matter what product is used would be the triple rinse. No special soaps or cleaning chemicals are needed. Simply put clean water in the tank, shake it well, pump the clean water through the nozzle some, dump out the remaining water, and repeat 2 more times. You can also use a Spray Tank Cleaner if you are using the same equipment for multiple kinds of products.
To treat evergreen ornamentals such as juniper trees, you would use 1 1/2 tablespoons of Bonide Fruit Tree Spray Concentrate per gallon of water. You will spray weekly as necessary up to 4 times per year.
Per the label you should only apply twice a year with the Bonide Fruit Tree Spray Concentrate. We do apologize for any confusion and have updated the incorrect Q&A you saw.
We do not advise using Bondie Fruit Tree Spray Concentrate on tomatoes as it does not list for use on tomatoes per the label. Please let us know if you need further information.