Monterey Liqui-Cop is labeled for use on lilacs for leaf spot, but not for blight. We have seen articles that recommend using copper to treat this disease, but we cannot guarantee that the product will treat this disease. We do also offer Serenade Garden Disease Control Ready to Use, which is labeled for blights and for use on lilacs.
No, Monterey Liqui-Cop is a natural liquid application formulated to control and prevent diseases on fruit and nut trees, citrus trees, vegetables, and ornamental plants. We do sell many products that will kill Snails and Slugs here.
When using Monterey Liqui-Cop the rates are as follows:
Fruit and nut crops: 0.5-4 teaspoons per gallon of water
Citrus Trees: for brown rot - 1-3 teaspoons per gallon of water
Vegetables: 1-6 teaspoons per gallon of water
Ornamentals: 2 teaspoons per gallon of water
The product label states when treating peaches for bacterial spot you use 4tsp per gallon and when treating peaches for blossom brown rot, leaf curl or shot hole you will use 4-6 tsp per gallon of water. When treating roses and other ornamentals, you will use 2 tsp per gallon of water.
Yes, Monterey Liqui-Cop is labeled to be used on Cherry trees and the cherries can be consumed after use. Be sure to read and follow the product label for application instructions.
Monterey Liqui-Cop is only labeled for Anthracnose on avocados. You will use 4 tsp per gallon of water. Per the Label, Apply when the flower buds begin to swell and continue at monthly intervals until August. Do not apply more than 430 tsp. of LIQUI-COP (0.43 lbs. metallic copper) to Avocados per 1,000 sq. ft. per year.
Monterey Liqui-Cop is not labeled for controlling diplodia tip blight or any other diseases on pine trees, so we do not recommend it for this use. You can use Clearys 3336F for diplodia tip blight on pine trees at a rate of 16-24 oz per 100 gallons of water. For smaller applications, you could also use Bonide INFUSE Systemic Disease Control.
The pre-harvest interval for Monterey Liqui-Cop depends on the type of vegetables you are applying to. Please refer to the product label for complete information.
No, Monterey Liqui-Cop is not OMRI approved.
When using Monterey Liqui-Cop the rates are as follows:
Fruit and nut crops: 0.5-4 teaspoons per gallon of water
Citrus Trees: for brown rot - 1-3 teaspoons per gallon of water
Vegetables: 1-6 teaspoons per gallon of water
Ornamentals: 2 teaspoons per gallon of water
The product label states when treating peaches for bacterial spot you use 4 tsp per gallon and when treating peaches for blossom brown rot, leaf curl or shot hole you will use 4-6 tsp per gallon of water. Please see the product label for complete application instructions.
The reapplication period for Monterey Liqui-Cop depends on what you are spraying (fruit, vegetable, ornamentals, trees, etc) and the disease you are targeting.
Per the product label, it is recommended to apply this product in calm weather when rain is not predicted for the next 24 hours will help to ensure that wind or rain does not blow or wash pesticide off the treatment area.
As long as the product label is followed Monterey Liqui-Cop would be safe. We recommend keeping chickens out of the area during treatment until dry, typically after 4-6 hours.
According to the product label of Monterey Liqui-Cop," Applying this product in calm weather when rain is not predicted for the next 24 hours will help to ensure that wind or rain does not blow or wash pesticide off the treatment area." This product should be applied when there is no rain in the forecast before or after the application for at least 24 hours.
When using Monterey Liqui-Cop for fruit and nut crops the mix ratio is between 2-4 tablespoons per gallon of water. Please refer to the product label for mixing and timing of application for your specific fruit.
Monterey Liqui-Cop does not list on the product label that it will work for blight on blueberries. Only bacterial and canker blight so we cannot recommend it for anything else. Something like Companion would be a good alternative.
Monterey Liqui-Cop is labeled to control fireblight on apples. Labeled instructions are: Apply at 10% bloom and repeat at no less than 5 – 7 day intervals during the bloom period for lower rates. For higher rates: Apply once as a full cover spray between silver-tip and greentip. Do not apply when green-tip reaches ½ inch as injuries may occur
Do not use on copper sensitive varieties
Monterey Liqui-Cop is not labeled for lichen.
On page 2 of the product label, the manufacturer does explain when to apply Monterey Liqui-cop depending on the disease.
We recommend to keep all animals/pets out of the area until an application of Monterey Liqui-Cop has completely dried.
Please view the product label for more information.
While the Monterey Liqui-Cop is labeled to treat some rust, it is not labeled to treat coffee rust. You may contact Monterey Lawn & Garden at 559-499-2100 if you would like to see if this would be a permitted use of this product.
