Ferti-lome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench is labeled to control Royal Palm Bugs, which are specific to Royal Palm Trees, so this product should be fine for other types of palms.
Ferti-lome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench does not list any temperature restrictions on the product label, and can be applied anytime except when the ground is saturated or frozen.
For best results, Ferti-lome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench works best as a preventative treatment before insect activity is present by soil drench between early spring through early fall. Systemic insecticides can take weeks to months to translocate throughout the tree from the root zone depending on the size and age of the tree.
We recommend doing a monthly application with a residual insecticide labeled for aphids such as Talstar P as a foliar spray every 30 days. This will treat active insects such as whiteflies, aphids, spider mites, clover mites, mosquitoes, etc
View more information in our Aphids Treatment Guide.
Yes, you can apply Ferti-lome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench around your purple locust trees and most other ornamental trees. You will use 1 oz of concentrate per inch of trunk circumference at breast height (about 4 feet off the ground). Please refer to the product label for complete application instructions.
Ferti-lome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench is not labeled for container plants and the rate for trees is 1 oz per inch of trunk diameter. If the tree or plant is too small it can be treated as a shrub at a rate of 3 oz per foot of height.
Ferti-lome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench providing year-long insect protection for both ornamental trees and shrubs, and is labeled to target scale, as well as many other insect pests listed on the product label.
No, pruning will not reduce the efficacy of Ferti-lome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench.
Ferti-lome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench can be applied anytime during the year as long as the ground is not frozen or waterlogged. On smaller trees and shrubs, most folks will apply a systemic product such as Ferti-lome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench in the spring and after petal fall on flowering plants. If you have very large trees, then you could apply in the fall so that the insecticide moves through the plant quickly in the spring with new growth.
Fertilome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench is labeled to control soft scale and armoured scale suppression on trees and shrub. Bifen IT can be used as a foliar application monthly as directed.
Ferti-lome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench is labeled for suppression of both armored and soft scale. Please refer to the product label for more information and application rates.
Ferti-lome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench works great as a preventative treatment program against whiteflies, aphids, borers, adelgids, armored scale, leafhoppers and many other insects before insect damage occurs. View page 10 of the product label for Rate Applications.
Being a systemic insecticide, this product will take time (1 week to 3 months depending on the size) to move throughout the tree/shrub and and roots therefore it is recommened to apply in early spring and early fall for preventative measures 2-3 months before pest pressure increases.
Talstar P can be used as a monthly foliage treatment to shrubs, trees, bushes, etc for whiteflies, scale, mealybugs, etc that are common causes of the issue. Talstar P is mixed at 0.5 to 1 fl oz per gallon of water and applied every 30 days for control. View the full product label here.
To remove the black sooty mold, spray infested branches, trunks, limbs and foliage with a water hose.
No, Ferti-lome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench would not be safe for pollinators as the active ingredient can kill bees and other insect pollinators.
Please review the Protection of Pollinators Section on page 5 of the product label for more information on methods to protect them.
Any mixed solution of Ferti-lome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench should be used within 24 hours. Please refer to the product label for more information.
Fertilome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench should only be used on trees and shrubs including listed fruit and nut trees as directed. Talstar is very effective in controlling Japanese beetles. Talstar can be sprayed on most plants without the worry of causing damage or burns. Make applications every 3-4 weeks during peak beetle seasons to maintain control.
Ferti-lome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench is best applied prior to high pest activity and for prevention and usually lasts a year. It does take weeks to translocate through the plant. Please see the label for complete application instructions. We have more tips in our Aphid Treatment and Prevention for a successful program.
As long as the temperatures are above freezing, you can make an application of Ferti-lome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench as directed. The foliage may only take up the application if it is actively growing which means it needs to be about 60 degrees for best results.
You will use 1 oz of Ferti-lome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench per inch of distance around trunk diluted in one gallon of water. For additional application instructions, please find the label here.
We would recommend contacting Ferti-lome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench directly for this usage, their number is 855-270-4776.
You would need to use a foliar spray to control caterpillars like the Fertilome Borer, Bagworm, Tent Caterpillar & Leaf Miner Spray. The dilution would be 2 ounces per gallon of water and reapplication times with vary with the type of plant/tree you are treating on. Complete instructions can be found on page 12 of the product label.