Bayer Advanced 12 Month Tree and Shrub Protect and Feed II Granules is not labeled for the spotted lanterfly.
Spotted Lantern Fly is an invasive pest only found in certain areas of Pennsylvania right now. Penn State Extension has set up an entire website to help track and control this pest. Please visit this site for information on how to report this pest and non-chemical steps recommended:
https://www.agriculture.pa.gov/Plants_Land_Water/PlantIndustry/Entomology/spotted_lanternfly/Pages/default.aspx
Further information for homeowners can be found here:
https://www.agriculture.pa.gov/Plants_Land_Water/PlantIndustry/Entomology/spotted_lanternfly/homeowners/Pages/default.aspx
Some folks are treating trees with dinotefuran, although since these products are not yet labeled for this pest, we cannot be certain as to the efficacy.
https://www.domyown.com/safari-20sg-systemic-insecticide-with-dinotefuran-p-2512.html
Please contact your local extension if you have other questions about this pest.
Bayer Advanced 12 Month Tree and Shrub Protect and Feed II Concentrate should not harm squirrels or other wildlife in the area if used as directed on the product label. There are no restrictions for using this on a property with a well, however we recommend to keep products at least 10-15 feet away from a well for extra safety. Be sure that you know what kind of borer you are treating since not all borers can be treated with insecticides.
The leaves of trees treated with Bayer Advanced 12 Month Tree and Shrub Protect and Feed II would cause no issue if they fall into the pool. The amount of active ingredient in leaves/berries is only enough to harm a small insect.
For trees, you will use 1 oz. of Bio Advanced 12 Month Tree & Shrub Insect Control Landscape per inch of distance around the trunk. So yes, if your trunk is 120 inches you would use 120 oz. It will not hurt to apply sooner than a year from the last treatment
Yes, Bayer Advanced 12 month Tree and Shrub Protect and Feed II is labeled for caterpillars (including gypsy moths). Measure the distance in inches around the tree trunk at approximately 4.5 feet from ground level. This measurement is the amount of ounces of product to add to 1 gallon of water. If the tree measures greater than 50 inches around, pour the required product into 2 gallons of water.
There is no information listed on the product label or SDS that indicates whether Bio Advanced 12 Month Tree and Shrub Protect and Feed II Concentrate would be toxic to birds, so we would recommend contacting the manufacturer, Bio Advanced at 800-331-2867 for more information.
We are unfamiliar with this type of plant. We recommend that you contact the manufacturer directly for advice. You can call toll-free 1-877-229-3724 or visit their site website at www.BioAdvanced.com
Bayer Advanced 12 Month Tree and Shrub Protect and Feed II-Concentrate is labeled to treat scale on trees. Please be sure to review the product label for complete application instructions.
Whether Bio Advanced 12 Month Tree and Shrub Protect and Feed II Concentrate is the only product that you need is really going to depend on what nutrients are needed and if issues arise with your specific trees. You may try contacting a local master gardener or arborist at a local nursery or cooperative extension office for the best advice on what oaks in your area need.
Bayer Advanced 12 Month Tree and Shrub Protect and Feed II is labeled for root weevils and can be applied as directed on the product label. Rhododendrons are not specified on the label.
Bio Advanced 12 Month Tree and Shrub Protect and Feed II Concentrate should not affect birds including woodpeckers if you use the product as directed.
According the product label, if contact is made with skin or clothing while using Bio Advanced 12 Month Tree and Shrub Protect and Feed II Concentrate, you will need to: Remove the contaminated clothing, rinse skin immediately with plenty of water for 15 to 20 minutes, call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice if needed.
The product label for Bio Advanced 12 Month Tree and Shrub Protect and Feed II Concentrate states to take the following steps if the product gets on your skin or clothing:
Take off contaminated clothing.
Rinse skin immediately with plenty of water for 15 to 20 minutes.
Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice.