Adonis 2F Insecticide/Termiticide - Questions & Answers

Yes, Adonis 2F can be applied in a Hose End Sprayer. Please refer to the product label for application.

You will drill a hole 2" from the foundation wall 10-12" apart and disperse 4 gallons of finished solution (Adonis 2F diluted with water) every 10 lineal feet of drilled holes. The holes should be 3/8" by 18" deep. You can plug them with Trebor plugs or with a concrete patch.

No, Adonis 2F is not labeled to be used on any edible products. However, Natural Guard Insecticidal Soap is a multi purpose insect killer that can be used on house plants, flowers, trees, shrubs, and on fruits and vegetables up until the day of harvest. Environmentally-friendly and perfect for organic production.

We would not advise of using a hose end sprayer to apply Adonis 2F as a soil drench.

Yes, Adonis 2F is a great systemic product for treating trees with aphids. Please refer to the product label for mixing and application instructions. It can also be applied once every 6 months up against the structure (1 ft up and 1 ft out) for an insect barrier for crawling insects including ants.

Adonis 2F Insecticide/Termiticide can take up to 8 weeks to be translocated throughout the plant and is best applied when roses are actively growing (but before pests are present) to be able to absorb the product.  You will need to water in daily for 7-10 days after application to get it to the roots effectively.  Applying closer to the time the beetles become active would be best.

While Adonis 2F Insecticide/Termiticide will kill Termites that contact the treated areas. There are better options. 

For drywood termites in general and in furniture, our suggestion would be to treat all new wood and untreated wood with Boracare.  Boracare will absorb into the wood and kill any infestation already there plus protect your new wood.  However, it can only be used on untreated and raw wood.

 For any wood that is treated or can not be removed, we would suggest drilling little holes and injecting a product into the galleries such as Alpine Ant and Termite Foam which will foam through.  It has a transfer effect so the termites will transfer it to other termites in inaccessible areas.

 

You should perform a liquid termite treatment in the ground to get the termites where they are entering your house or for preventative treatments. To perform a treatment just as a professional company would do, please read our How To Do A Termite Treatment Article which explains exactly how you should treat your home properly.  Doing a treatment like what is described in the article will not only take care of existing termites that you have, but it will also protect and prevent future termites from entering for about 7 years. 

 Here is a link to the article:  http://www.domyownpestcontrol.com/termite-treatment-c-3_352.html

If beetles are an issue now it would be recommended to treat the foliage directly with something like Talstar P, taking care to avoid spraying the blooms.  While Adonis 2F Insecticide/Termiticide could be applied to the foliage, Talstar will have a faster kill as it does not have to be absorbed by the roses.  Insects just have to contact a treated area long enough to receive a lethal dose.

Adonis 2F would be a fantastic product to use for whitefly control on all the plants in your yard. Here's how to apply for the best results: Most people use a 5 gallon bucket or a large watering can to apply Adonis as a soil drench. You will need 0.1 to 0.2 fl. oz. (3 to 6 mL) of Adonis 2F per foot of shrub height or 0.1 to 0.2 fl oz per inch of trunk diameter for trees. The amount of water that is used will vary depending on soil conditions and volumes that are easy for applicators to use. The minimum amount of water that should be used is 1 pint per foot of shrub height (or inch of trunk diameter for trees) but you may use 1 quart -1 gallon of water per foot of height (or inch of trunk diameter for trees) as well. Denser soils such as clay do not accept water as readily, so the lower volume of water is suggested.  Since sandy soils can accept more water, using the higher volume of water is preferred. After the soil drench has been applied you should water it in with at east 1/2 inch of water. Note: Water simply acts as a carrier and it is important that even distribution of the product is achieved. Thus, more water may be used if the applicator feels runoff will not occur and proper penetration of the root zone is achieved. Insecticides applied to the soil are taken up by the roots and translocated throughout the tree or shrub. Root/soil drenches offer the advantage of requiring no special equipment to apply (other than a bucket or watering can). However, surface layers of organic matter, such as mulch or leaf litter, can bind the insecticide and reduce uptake. Before applying drenches, it is important to remove or pull back any mulch or dead leaves so the insecticide solution is poured directly on the mineral soil. It is also important to keep the soil around the tree or shrub moist for the next 7-10 days after applications to encourage uptake. We also recommend using a product with an active ingredient that is different than the soil drench for a foliage application while you are waiting for the Adonis to translocate through the ficus. Talstar P is the most popular choice for foliage application on ficus for white fly.

Adonis 2F Insecticide/Termiticide should NOT be applied indoors at all per the manufacturer. We do offer pest control products that can be applied inside the structure and will be pet safe. Please contact us at 866.581.7378 M-F 9-5PM EST and one of our representatives will be happy to help you select a product that will fit your needs.