Bonide Fruit Tree Spray Concentrate - Questions & Answers

You did not indicate what you are trying to treat for so we can not give you a definitive answer. We will say that it is usually easier to prevent plant disease and plant damaging insects than it is to get rid of them after they have started damaging your plants so treatments should begin early. We recommend that you contact your local cooperative extension office and speak to the master gardener on staff. The master gardener is very well versed on the local flora and fauna in your region and will be able to tell you the proper time to start treatments on your plants.

We apologize, because eating veggies, before the 14-21 day period is off label, we want you to contact the manufacturer Bonide 800-536-8231, to trouble shoot.

No, Bonide Fruit Tree Spray is not labeled for use on peppers or tomatoes. If you are looking for something similar that can be used on vegetables, we would recommend Fertilome Triple Action. It is an insecticide, miticide, and fungicide all in one.

The shelf life of Bonide Fruit Tree Spray Concentrate is 3-5 years from the date of purchase if stored at room temperature.  

Yes, Bonide Fruit Tree Spray Concentrate can be used on grapes. It's applied at a rate of no more than two quarts of spray per 100 square feet of grapevine and no more than two applications per year. You should not treat within 7 days of harvest with a minimum of 14 day retreatment interval.

No. Slugs and snails are protected by the mucus they excrete and they are rarely killed by liquid insecticides. We do carry poison baits that are geared specifically for slugs and snails. You can find all of our snail and slug products by following this link: Snail and Slug Control

As long as you are not applying the Bonide Fruit Tree Spray in the heat of the day then spraying when sunlight is hitting directly on the trees will not harm it. That being said, if you have the option to spray when there is no direct sunlight on the tree (typically more in the late evening) then that is a preferred time to spray. 

Bonide Fruit Tree Spray Concentrate can be used on strawberries only and not on raspberries or blueberries. The mix rate is 2 1/2 teaspoons per gallon of water. Do not apply within 14 days of harvest. The minimum retreatment time is 7 days. 

Yes, you can use Bonide Fruit Tree Spray Concentrate on peach trees that are growing peaches as long as you do not apply within 21 days of harvest. 

Bonide Fruit Tree Spray Concentrate is labeled to be applied to flowers, Canna Lillies not excluded. You want to mix 1.5 oz per gallon water to treat plum trees, grapes, and Canna Lillies. Please see the product label for complete application instructions.

Petal fall is last stage of flower development, when the petals have fallen from 90% of the trees blossom.  You can apply Bonide Fruit Tree Spray Concentrate from the fall through the spring. It can be applied any time from the dormant stage, when there is no growth, up to the petal fall stage when the last pedals have fallen off. The timing and usage rates would depend what type of tree you are treating, and the stage it is in at the time. In most cases, this product is labled to be used twice a year. However, with a few types of fruits, it can be applied more often. 

No, unfortunately, Bonide Fruit Tree Spray Concentrate cannot be used on blueberries nor can it be applied as a dormant spray. For a dormant spray you can use either Bonide All Seasons Horticultural Spray Oil or Bonide Liquid Copper Fungicide Concentrate.

Yes.  Bonide Fruit Tree Spray is specifically designed to be safe for use on fruit trees.  Just be sure to follow the pre-harvest interval (PHI) guidelines on the product label.  For peaches, the PHI is 21 days, meaning that the peaches should not be harvested or eaten within 21 days of application.   

Bonide Fruit Tree Spray Concentrate should be used within 24 hours of mixing with water.

We would not recommend spraying Bonide Fruit Tree Spray Concentrate when bees are actively foraging. It should be fine once the product has dried completely. Keep in mind that this is an insecticide, as well as a miticide, fungicide, aphicide, and scalicide all in one. It does have the potential to harm beneficial creatures.

Bonide Fruit Tree Spray Concentrate is safe for pets when used as directed on the product label but is not labeled to be used on lawns.  It is for use on Apples, Cherries, Grapes, Strawberries, Peaches, Roses, Evergreens and Flowers.  The small amount that could get on the grass from drift or overspray would not harm a dog, just keep pets out of the area during treatment until dry.

Bonide Fruit Tree Spray Concentrate is safe to spray on ornamental in bloom. You want to make sure to apply in still times of the day early morning, late afternoon. Please refer to the product label page 6 for application instructions.

Bonide Fruit Tree Spray is not labeled organic but is safe to apply on edibles as directed. Please refer to the product label for specific mixing and application instructions.

Bonide Fruit Tree Spray Concentrate is best applied when rain is not expected within 24 hours of application. Reapply as stated on the label depending on the tree you are treating.

Be sure that you are applying Bonide Fruit Tree Spray Concentrate at the correct rate. You should refer to the chart on page 5 of the product label for the dilution rate according to the blooming stage for the tree at the time of application. The maximum application for apples with this product is twice per year, with a minimum interval of at least 7 days between applications.