Fertilome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench is safe to be used on pecan trees up to the day of harvest.
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.
Malathion would be a great product for worms on pecan trees.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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
Yes Fertilome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench is labeled to kill scale and is safe to use on magnolia trees. You will use 1 fl. oz per inch of distance around the trunk.
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.
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.
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 mix 1 oz of Fertilome Tree & Shrub Insect Drench per inch of distance around the tree trunk. (Most other systemics will give rates according to diameter at breast height, rather than circumference.)
Ferti-Lome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench should not hard wildlife such as birds or squirrels if the product is used according to the label directions. Please refer to the Safety Data Sheet for complete toxicology information.