Since you did not mention what you were treating for on apples and cherries we cannot give you an accurate answer to your needs. However you can contact your local Master Gardeners office for better advice specific to your region for applying products to those trees and whatever pest or disease you may be treating for. You can find your local Master Gardener by following the link below and selecting your state and region.
http://www.ahs.org/gardening-resources/master-gardeners
Bonide Fruit Tree Spray Concentrate is not labeled for Grasshoppers. Malathion would be a better alternative for Grasshopper control on Fruit Trees.
Bonide Fruit Tree Spray Concentrate is not labeled for use indoors or for bed bugs; it is designed for use on listed trees outdoors only. We recommend using one of our Bed Bug Kits to treat for bed bugs. You can also view our Bed Bug Treatment Guide for more tips and information about how to implement a successful bed bug treatment program.
Bonide Fruit Tree Spray Concentrate is not labeled for use on avocado trees. Depending on what you are treating for, you may be able to use Bonide Citrus, Fruit and Nut Orchard Spray Concentrate instead, which is labeled for avocado trees.
Bonide Fruit Tree Spray Concentrate is not labeled for use on pear trees.
Bonide Fruit Tree Spray Concentrate should only be applied to the edibles listed on the product label.
Bonide Fruit Tree Spray Concentrate is not labeled for use on plum trees. Ferti-Lome Broad Spectrum Landscape and Garden Fungicide is labeled for plum trees and will control many diseases such as anthracnose, blight, mildews, and scabs for up to two weeks.
Captain is the fungicide in Bonide Fruit Tree Spray Concentrate. It creates a protective barrier on the surface of the leaves and fruit tha prevents fungi from entering. It will block the ability of fungus to produce energy which eliminates it over time.
Bonide Fruit Tree Spray Concentrate is pet safe when used as directed. Pets should be out of the treated areas until dry.
Mix rates for Bonide Fruit Tree Spray Concentrate vary depending on where and what you are treating. Please see the product label for specific application instructions.
Bonide Fruit Tree Spray Concentrate is limited to only 2 applications per year. If you still need to treat for the target insect or disease you may need to use an additional product if more applications are needed.
Yes, you can apply Bonide Fruit Tree Spray if there are apples on the tree. Do not apply within 14 days of harvest. Please refer to the product label for complete instructions.
You will want to stay outside of the dripline of the tomato and pepper plants when treating the apple trees with Bonide Fruit Tree Spray Concentrate
We would suggest thoroughly cleaning the cat mats with soap and pressure washer to deep clean into the fibers and remove any residue of Bonide Fruit Tree Spray Concentrate. You may also contact Bonide directly at 315-736-8231 for recommendations.
Bonide Fruit Tree Spray Concentrate could harm beneficials such as nematodes.
The Bonide Fruit Tree Spray Concentrate should be applied when the tree is not dormant and it is not cold out. It works best when it is actively growing and sprayed at green tip (1/2” blossom bud showing). You should wait 14 days at least between applications. Only two applications per season with this product. You can alternate with Bonide Citrus, Fruit and Nut Orchard Spray Concentrate . In fact, it can be applied closer to harvest. Another great product that you should implement into your program is the Fruit Tree and Plant Guard Concentrate (this can be applied up to 5 times per season). The timing of recovery will vary depending on your location (climate, etc), insect activity, the treatment program and the health of the tree.
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.
You will use 1.5-2.5 tbsp. of Bonide Fruit Tree Spray per gallon of water depending on what you are treating for. Complete application instructions can be found on the product label.
You can use Bonide Fruit Tree Spray Concentrate on most stages of listed fruits at the rates indicated on the product label. There should not be any leaf burn if used as directed. Be sure to follow the directions and timing for the specific kind of tree(s) you are treating.