Yes, Fertilome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench can be used to help control Japanese Beetles on trees. Please take a look at our Japanese Beetle Guide for more information on treating and preventing this pest.
Ferti-lome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench is labeled to be used on outdoor trees and shrubs including listed fruit and nut trees: Apple, Loquat, Oriental Pear, Crabapple, Mayhaw Pear, Pecan, Quince. This product is not labeled for use on tomatoes.You may use a product like Monterey Fruit Tree & Vegetable Systemic Soil Drench for your tomatoes. Please refer to the product label for more information on treating with this product.
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.
Fertilome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench is not labeled to be used on plums. Fruit Tree and Vegetable Systemic Soil Drench by Monterey has the same active ingredient and is labeled for use on plums though.
When using a systemic it does take time to translocate up the tree. You can use a foliar spray like Bifen for the time being.
You will want to keep the dog from the area where Ferti-lome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench was applied until the product is fully dry in the soil. Once dry it is safe for the dog to return to the area.
Ferti-lome Tree & Shrub Insect Drench is labeled for suppression of armored scale.
Malathion would be a great product for worms on pecan trees.
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.
Measure the distance around the tree trunk at chest height and use 1 oz. of Ferti-lome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench per inch of diameter in enough water to adequately disperse around the tree. Slowly pour the solution evenly around the tree. For best results, pour as close to the trunk of the tree as possible
Measure the distance around the tree trunk at chest height and use 1 oz. of Ferti-lome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench per inch of diameter in enough water to adequately disperse around the tree. Slowly pour the solution evenly around the tree. For best results, pour as close to the trunk of the tree as possible
The mix rate for Ferti-lome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench for trees is 1 oz. per inch of distance around the trunk. For shrubs, it is 3 oz. per foot of shrub height. Please see mixing directions below and also the How to Apply directions starting on page 3 of the product label that you can view here.
Fertilome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench is not labeled to be used on Korean Cherry trees. You may want to consider using Monterey Fruit Tree & Vegetable Systemic Soil Drench instead, which is labeled for cherry trees.
The Ferti-lome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench label states: TREES WITH 2 OR MORE TRUNKS: Measure the distance (in inches) around each tree trunk and add together. Multiply this total by 0.75 to get the required number of ounces of this product to apply. Example: A tree has 4 trunks. They measure 20, 10, 5 and 5 inches or a total of 40 inches, 40 X 0.75 = 30 ounces. This would mean you would need 45 ounces of product for a multi trunk tree with a collective measurement of 60 inches. For trees with circumference greater than 50”, use 2 gallons of water, carefully measure required amount of product into bucket, and slowly pour the solution evenly around the tree. For best results, pour as close to the trunk/main stem of the tree/shrub as possible. Lastly, fill the bucket with clean water and pour it around the trunk as well.
Fertilome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench should only be applied to outdoor trees and shrubs including listed fruit and nut trees: Apple, Loquat, Oriental Pear, Crabapple, Mayhaw Pear, Pecan, Quince.