Dominion 2L Termiticide - Questions & Answers

Dominion 2L Termiticide Concentrate is labeled for Flathead borers on ornamental trees only. Monterey Once A Year Insect Control II is a product that also has the active ingredient of Imidacloprid, and it is labeled to control Flathead borers on fruit trees. Please refer to the label to make sure the fruit trees you need to treat are listed.

Dominion 2L is a great product used to treat Emerald Ash Borers and other boring beetles in trees. Honor Guard PPZ will work to control disease and fungus on ornamentals and lawns. If you know the specific type of borer, diseases, and what type of tress you need to fertilize - please contact us so we may be of better and more specific help 1-866-581-7378.

Dominion 2L should be applied yearly for emerald ash borer control.  It is typically applied around May or June, but it would be a good idea to contact your local cooperative extension office to find out the best timing for your specific area.  

When using Dominion 2L Termiticide for bores, it is labeled to be applied as a soil injection which includes grid systems, circle systems, basal systems, and soil drench applications. This product cannot be injected into a tree for borers. Also, please keep in mind injecting product into a tree directly needs to be done by a trained specialist with the right equipment, otherwise more damage could be done to the tree.

Yes, Dominion 2L Termiticide Concentrate will treat to Emerald Ash Borers. Treatments should begin in May or June, and should be done every year to protect trees from the Emerald Ash Borers. Most people us a 5 gallon bucket or a large watering can to apply Dominion as a soil drench. 

Dominion 2L should be applied yearly for emerald ash borer control.  It is typically applied around May or June, but it would be a good idea to contact your local cooperative extension office to find out the best timing for your specific area.  

Dominion 2L is not labeled for Locust borer. If the tree is badly infested it will need to be taken down and chipped. Permethrin SFR is the go to product to help gain control and prevent. 

Dominion 2L is a great option for a soil drench on your trees. There are no resistance issues with this product that we have encountered.

We do also have products such as Zylam and Safari that can be used for emerald ash borers.

Dominion 2L is labelled to treat for Thrips on trees and the application rate is 0.1 to 0.4 fl. oz. (3 to 12 mL) per inch of trunk diameter (D.B.H.)

For treating Sea Grape Borers, unfortunately, there have not been any studies in recent years to show that any insecticide is effective on them. The best recommendation for control is pruning and destroying twigs infested with the borers as a method of reducing populations. 

Dominion 2L is labeled to use on trees to help protect against boring beetles. Treatments should begin in May or June and should be done every year to protect trees from the Emerald Ash Borers. Most people use a 5 gallon bucket or a large watering can to apply Dominion as a soil drench. You will need 0.1 to 0.2 fl. oz. (3 to 6 mL) of Dominion 2L per inch of trunk diameter for trees. It is recommended that you use the higher rate for boring beetles. The amount of water that is used will vary depending on soil conditions and volumes that are easy for applicators to use. The minimum amount of water that should be used is 1 pint per inch of trunk diameter for trees but you may use 1 quart -1 gallon of water per inch of trunk diameter for trees. Denser soils such as clay do not accept water as readily, so the lower volume of water is suggested.  Since sandy soils can accept more water, using the higher volume of water is preferred. After the soil drench has been applied you should water it in with at east 1/2 inch of water. Note: Water simply acts as a carrier and it is important that even distribution of the product is achieved. Thus, more water may be used if the applicator feels runoff will not occur and proper penetration of the root zone is achieved. Insecticides applied to the soil are taken up by the roots and trans-located throughout the tree or shrub. Root/soil drenches offer the advantage of requiring no special equipment to apply (other than a bucket or watering can). However, surface layers of organic matter, such as mulch or leaf litter, can bind the insecticide and reduce uptake. Before applying drenches, it is important to remove or pull back any mulch or dead leaves so the insecticide solution is poured directly on the mineral soil. It is also important to keep the soil around the tree or shrub moist for the next 10-14 days after applications to encourage uptake.