Per the instructions on the product label for AmTide Imidacloprid 2F T and O when treating for Emeral Ash Borers:
0.1 to 0.4 fl. oz. (3 to 12 mL) per inch of trunk diameter (D.B.H.) You may use the higher rate (0.3-0.4 fl. oz.) only for trees >15 inches (DBH) to control Asian longhorned beetle, Emerald ash borer, Eucalyptus longhorned borer, Bronze birch borer and Alder borer. Diameter at Breast Height (DBH) is measured at 4.5 feet from the ground.
Soil Drench: Uniformly apply the dosage in no less than 10 gallons of water per 1000 square feet as a drench around the base of the tree, directed to the root zone. Remove plastic or any other barrier that will stop solution from reaching the root zone.
When using AmTide Imidacloprid 2F to target Japanese Beetles you need to use a rate between 19.2 to 25.6 fluid ounces per acre. For 3.5 acres using between 67.2 to 89.6 fluid ounces will be sufficient. Please see the product label for complete application instructions. If you need anymore information on Japanese Beetles, please visit our Japanese Beetle Control page.
AmTide Imidacloprid 2F T and O is a concentrated insecticide that should be mixed with water. Please read the Product Label for complete mixing and use instructions.
The normal dilution ratio is 1:100 to 1:200, depending on the system per the product label for the AmTide Imidacloprid 2F T and O. Please refer to the product label for complete instrutions and information in using in irrigation systems.