When you are treating blue spruce trees with Clearys Spectro 90 WDG, it is recommended that you spray every 3-4 weeks until the conditions are no longer favorable for disease development. Since this product is a curative, you will use it when the disease appears so this could be at any time of the year.
You would use 1-2 tablespoons pf the Clearys Spectro 90 WDG per gallon of water, and make sure to spray thoroughly as this product is a contact fungicide. You might see a white powdery residue for a dew days, but this will eventually wear off.
For disease control on blue spruce trees, we generally recommend using Clearys Spectro 90 WDG. It is recommended that you spray every 3-4 weeks until the conditions are no longer favorable for disease development. Since this product is a curative, you will use it when the disease appears so this could be at any time of the year. Be sure to consult an arborist if you are not sure of the specific issues with your trees.
Clearys Spectro 90 is a curative and a preventer for both dollar spot and brown patch fungus. Apply at the higher rate for curatives at 5.76 oz per 1,000 sqft and the lower rates for preventative 3.72 oz per 1,000 sqft.
You can use Clearys Spectro 90 WDG on privet for leaf spot anytime the disease is present or conditions are favorable for the disease development. You will use 1-2 pounds per 100 gallons of water with a minimum retreatment time of 7 days.
The 5. lb bag of Clearys Spectro 90 WDG will make up to 500 gallons of solution. Please see the product label for complete application instructions.
Clearys Spectro 90 WDG is not labeled to be used on anything edible. Could you tell us what type of disease you are trying to treat and we can offer a better recommendation
The only product that we do carry that does not say it cannot be used on blue spruce for needlecast is Clearys Spectro. Please be aware that although the label states that it can be used on blue spruce, it may still bleach the trees, which is the problem with most products when they are used on blue spruce. You may also want to contact the cooperative extension office in your area to see what products they may recommend for you to use.
Unfortunately, Clearys Spectro 90 WDG is not labeled to be used on anything edible. Any vegetables that have been sprayed should be discarded, and nothing should be eaten from the treated plants for at least 1 year after application.
You would use 1-2 tablespoons of the Clearys Spectro 90 WDG per gallon of water and make sure to spray thoroughly as this is a contact fungicide. You may see a white powdery residue on the needles for a few days but this will eventually wear off. It is recommended that you spray every 3-4 weeks until the conditions are no longer favorable for disease development. Since this product is a curative, you will use it when the disease appears so this could be at any time of the year.
Since the Clearys Spectro 90 WDG is a water-dispersible granule, it does need to be diluted in water before it can be applied. You can use a sprayer tank or bucket to dilute this product in water and then apply using a Chapin Slide Pump Sprayer to spray up to about 25-30 feet. There is a video on the product page to help you see how this sprayer works.
Clearys Spectro 90 WDG should not harm birds. However, to discuss where and how you are treating to ensure the birds are not harmed please contact Cleary at 800-524-1662.
Each State has there own guidelines as to what can and cannot be shipped to their State. This why certain products are restricted to different States.
Clearys Spectro 90 WDG is a water dispersible granule that works both systemically and on contact. The type of disease you are treating will determine if it should be used as a foliar spray or a systemic application. Please note that this is not labeled for residential use.
Clearys Spectro 90 WDG is labeled for shothole. It is not labeled for homeowner use. We recommend that you treat the Otto Laurels for Coryneum blight (shot hole disease) with Bonide Liquid Copper Fungicide Concentrate. Bonide Liquid Copper Fungicide Concentrate should be treated around the area as well. The residual of the product will only adhere to the areas it was applied to and dried on. You would spray all plant parts thoroughly (top and bottom of leaves), and unless otherwise directed in the crop table, repeat every 7 to 10 days.
The product label recommends not using a surfactant/sticking agent with Clearys Spectro 90 WDG.
Clearys Spectro 90 WDG Fungicide should not be applied to any containerized/potted plant on the areas listed on the label as directed. Please contact us with the type of plants and any specific root rot you are targeting for other recommendations at 866-581-7378 and we would be happy to help.
Spectro 90 WDG Fungicide can be tank mixed with other pesticides, surfactants or fertilizers providing a compatibility test has been done prior to determine if the products are compatible and do not separate. Per the product label:
Please review the Tank Mixing Instructions on page 4 of the product label for more information regarding tank mixing.
Both Demand CS and Suspend SC offer a residual and cannot be mixed together. If you are looking for a product that offers a fast knockdown you want to choose a product that contains pyrethrins. ExciteR is a great tank mix partner for pyrethroid based products like Suspend SC or Demand.CS.