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  • Asked by Don from Mesa Az
    09/18/2013
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    How do I apply on 40 Blue Agavae Cacti for borers using a gallon sprayer?
    A
    Fertilome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Control is labeled to use as a soil drench around the bases of shrubs and trees. It is not specifically labeled for cacti or foliar applications. Please contact the manufacturer, VPG, for information on treating with this product. They can be reached at 888-583-5296.
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    1 of 1 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Kate from Dallas, Tex
    08/19/2013
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    Can Fertilome tree and shrub systemic be sprayed on plant leaves to kill adult male mosquitoes?
    adult male mosquitoes get their water source / food from plant leaves, will this kill them? will it last a season per spray?
    A

    Fertilome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench is not labeled for use on mosquitoes and we do not have any research to show this type of application would be effective.

    Talstar is our most popular selling product for mosquito control.  It is a liquid concentrate that you mix with water and apply using a sprayer.  You will need about 1 oz of product for every 1,000 sq ft of space you need to treat. The key is to apply it to all shrubs, trees, and other foliage around the house or patio where you are trying to provide relief.  It should be directed not only on top of the leaves and plants, but on the underside of the leaves as well which is where the mosquitoes hang out.  Talstar should be applied every 30 days for optimum control.

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    3 of 5 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by John from Portage, In
    08/11/2013
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    Can I apply Fertilome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench with a hose end sprayer?
    A
    Yes, You can apply Fertilome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench using a hose end sprayer the same application rates on the product label apply.
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    4 of 5 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Tom from Narragansett Ri
    06/11/2013
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    I have a hackberry tree which has been infested with NippleGall Psylids each year for several years.
    The infestation causes premature leaf drop through most of the summer months. Since the tree is rather large I would assume that a systemic insecticide is the best approach. Do you believe that the Systemic Insect Drench would help to resolve the problem. I am afraid it might be too late to save the foiliage this year since the galls are already begining to appear on some of the leaves. Any assistace you can provide would be appreciated. Thanks
    A
    A systemic is definitely what you would need as foliar sprays only help when they are in certain stages on the hackberry tree. The sytemic product would normally take a couple of weeks to translocate all the way through the tree so a foliar spray may help in the mean time until the product works its way through the center. The Fertilome Systemic Drench would be a great option and will typically last for a full year in the tree. We highly suggest using it again before symptoms start to appear to prevent your trees damage the next year.
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    6 of 8 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Mary from Hopemills Nc
    06/10/2013
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    Can I use this on the lawn to kill june, japanese and black grass beetles/grubs?
    A

    Fertilome Tree and insect drench is a great insectide. However, to treat the beetles and many other insects in your lawn we recommend using Talstar P. Talstar P would be a great product for you to use for thebeetles  and the other insects on your property. Talstar P can be used in your yard, around the perimeter of your home and also inside your home when needed and it is safe for use around pets. Since grubs live underground they must be treated with a product that will target them where they live. We do have several products that are specifically labeled for grub worms on our website: Grub Worm Control. We also recommend that you contact your local cooperative extension office and inquire about the best time to start treatments for grubs in your region.

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    2 of 4 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Mary from Cedar Hills, Utah
    04/26/2013
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    Can I use Fertilome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench on my peach and cherry trees?
    If so, what are the application instructions for these fruit trees? And, if not, why is this product not for use on peach and cherry trees? And what similar product can be used?
    A
    Fertilome Tree and Shrub Drench is not specifically labeled for cherry and peach trees. However, we recommend contacting the manufacturer VPG 888-583-5296 to verify if you can use these products on those specific trees.
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    10 of 22 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Larry from Osceola, Indiana
    04/23/2013
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    Can I use Fertilome Tree once each year(usually in Spring) on my Eastern White pines to treat for pine borers?
    For some reason, I thought I could only use it every other year. If necessary should or can it be used more than once per year?
    A
    Fertilome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench can be applied once per year. We recommend contacting the manufacture VPG at 888-583-5296 to find what time of year is best in your area.
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    4 of 5 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Nicki from Odessa Tx
    04/07/2013
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    I have very large fruitless mulberry tress with bores. Do I pour this at the base of the trees or the spread of the trees?
    A
    According to the Fertilome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench product label you should  pour the solution as close to the trunk of the tree possible
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    21 of 21 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Jim from United States
    08/01/2012
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    It's first of August. Ok to treat for Emerald ash borer now?
    I have your fertilome tree and shrub drench which I plan on using for my green ash trees to prevent emerald ash borer problems. 1) It is the 1st of August and we are in a drought. Is now a good time to apply? If not when should I apply? 2) I noticed that you no longer recommend Fertilome drench for emerald ash borer. Is that correct?
    A

    When using Fertilome Tree and Shrub you should treat mid-fall and again in the spring with a a soil drench. You may need to moisten the ground prior to the treatment, use the higher volume of water as recommended on the label and keep the soil moist for the following 14 days after the treatment to encourage the tree to trans-locate the product. We are not sure where you saw that we do not recommend Fertilome drench for EAB but we think it is a fine product for this pest.

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    52 of 59 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Karen from Jackson Tn
    08/06/2011
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    What is the shelf life of Fertilome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench?
    A
    You can expect properly stored bottles of the Fertilome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench to last for at least 3 years on the shelf. Proper storage includes keeping the product out of direct sunlight and out of extreme temperatures where over heating or freezing could occur.
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    97 of 102 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by A.
    07/19/2011
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    What is the dilution rate of Fertilome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench to water?
    Lost my instructions. Two weeks ago planted a small white cherry tree want to protect tree from insect attack
    A
    You didn't specify the exact product you were referring to but we believe you mean the Fertilome Tree & Shrub Insect Drench . You will use 1 oz of product per inch of distance around trunk diluted in one gallon of water. You can see the Fertilome Tree & Shrub Insect Drench product label on our website or by clicking on this link : Fertilome Tree & Shrub Insect Drench Product Label.
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    126 of 146 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Milo
    02/07/2011
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    Do you have a systemic insecticide that can be used on Pecan trees for boring beetles?
    Boring beetles are infesting pecan and other trees in the Southeast. I would like to find a poison to inject into the ground around the tree drip line, so the roots would absorb it and take it up through the limb cambian layer and kill the borer larva. I believe the Imidacloprid will do the job. Websites in Texas advertise a service to do this, but they are secretive about the product. I do have an applicator's permit.
    A
    We believe the product you are looking for is the Fertilome Tree and Shrub Systemic. This product contains Imidacloprid and is labeled for boring beetles on pecan trees.
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    83 of 88 people found this answer helpful.
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