The Bayer Advanced 12 Month Tree & Shrub Insect Control Landscape Control Formula does contain an insecticide that could be toxic to honey bees if they contact the insecticide spray directly. To avoid potential harm to pollinators, we recommend to avoid spraying blooms directly or applying insecticides during the heat of the day when pollinators are active in the area.
Recent studies show that the top cause of Colony Colapse Disorder (CCD) in honey bees is caused by the invasive varroa mite. You can read more information from the EPA on this topic here.
Bayer Advanced 12 Month Tree & Shrub Insect Control Landscape Formula is not labeled for use on lemon trees so we cannot recommend it for this use. Monterey Fruit Tree & Systemic Soil Drench would be a better option and does list lemon on the label.
Yes, Bayer Advanced 12 Month Tree & Shrub Insect Control Landscape Formula is labeled for psyllids and is safe for use on eucalyptus trees. The mixing ratio is 1/2 oz. per inch of the distance around the trunk. The product should be mixed in at least 2 gallons of water.
It is best if Bayer Advanced 12 Month Tree and Shrub is used around the entire tree. However, if you cannot apply around the tree, it can be just be applied to the area that is accessible.
When using Bayer Advanced 12 Month Tree & Shrub Insect Control Landscape on trees with more than 2 trunks, the label states:
Measure the distance in inches around each tree trunk at chest height and add together. Multiply this total by 0.375 to get the required number of ounces of this product to apply.
Example: A tree has 4 trunks. They measure 20, 10, 5 and 5 inches or a total of 40 inches. 40 X 0.375 = 15 ounces.
Yes the Bayer Advanced 12 Month Tree & Shrub Insect Control Landscape Formula can be used on palm trees and would be safe when used as directed on the product label.
Yes, Bayer Advanced 12 Month Tree & Shrub Insect Control Landscape Formula can be used on most any type of tree that has the pests that are listed on the product label. Please let us know if we can assist you any further.
No, Bayer Advanced 12 Month Tree & Shrub Insect Control Landscape is not labled for use on a Greenspire linden tree.
You do not have to wait to fertilize when using the Bayer Advanced 12 Month Tree & Shrub Insect Control Landscape Formula. This product is only for use on non-bearing trees.
Bayer Advanced 12 Month Tree & Shrub Insect Control Landscape is labeled to be used on apple trees when applied as directed on the label and the fruit would not have to be discarded.
The Bayer Advanced 12 Month Tree & Shrub Insect Control Landscape has a soil residual of about 12 months. So you would not want to replant any edibles within that time frame. If it has been 2 years since you have used it, then you are safe to replant at this time.
Bayer Advanced 12 Month Tree & Shrub Insect Control Landscape is not labeled for Southern Blight. Southern blight is extremely difficult to manage because the fungus has a wide host range (more than 500 plant species in 100 plant families). We would recommend contacting the local cooperative extension office for a fungicide and treatment program recommendation that is effective in your region.
The label of Bayer Advance 12 Month Tree & Shrub Insect Control Landscape Formula recommends to use 1.5 oz per foot of shrub, so yes, 12 oz in 1 gallon of water is the right amount and it will not hurt the shrub. Remember that it's going to work its way through all the stems of the shrub.
Bayer Advanced 12 Month Tree & Shrub Insect Control Landscape Concentrate is not labeled for use on grape vines. The Vegetable and Garden Insect Spray can be used on grapes according to the product label, however it does not list Japanese Beetles. We would recommend Fertilome Triple Action for your needs. Triple Action is for the feeding adults and can be used up to day of harvest. You could also use Bonide Beetle Bagger Traps and hang them away from the affected plants. If you would like a systemic insecticide for grapes, you could use Monterey Fruit Tree and Vegetable Systemic Soil Drench on grapes. This product would be used once a year between bud-break and the pea-berry stage, at least 30 days before harvest.
Yes, Bayer Advanced 12 Month Tree & Shrub Insect Control Landscape Formula can be used to control thrips on ornamentals.
For severe infestations, treat with a foliar insecticide such as 3-in-1 Insect, Disease & Mite Control Concentrate, then use Bayer Advanced 12 Month Tree & Shrub Insect Control Landscape as part of a routine care program. Depending on the size and health of the plant, it may take from one week to three months (for very large trees) for the product to work through the entire tree.
Bayer Advanced 12 Month Tree & Shrub Insect Control Landscape Formula is a systemic insecticide that is absorbed by the roots of a plant and moves up through the tree or shrub, killing those insects who attack the foliage.
Bayer Advanced 12 Month Tree & Shrub Insect Control provides season-long, systemic, residual control of insect pests on trees and shrubs for 12 months, so it would only be applied once a year when insects are present. Keep in mind that it can take up to 8 weeks for the product to translocate thoughout the shrubs so it is still possible to see insect activity during this time.
Bayer Advanced 12 Month Tree & Shrub Insect Control Landscape Formula can take up to 8 weeks to be translocated throughout the treated plants. For best results, it should be applied before target pests become an issue.
Bayer Advanced 12 Month Tree & Shrub Insect Control Landscape can be applied to Evergreens. Please refer to the product label for complete mixing and application instructions.
