Bonide Fruit Tree Spray Concentrate is mixed at 1.5 to 2.5 tbs. per gallon of water for application to fruit trees.
Bonide Fruit Tree Spray Concentrate does not contain copper sulfate. The EPA will not allow copper sulfate to be a part of a product’s inert ingredients; it has to be listed as an active ingredient.
Yes, Bonide Fruit Tree Spray Concentrate is labelled to treat for scab on apples. The mix rate is 1.5 fl oz to 2.5 fl oz in one gallon of water depending on the apple bloom stage. Please refer to the spray chart on page 5 of the product label for the proper mix rate.
Bonide Fruit Tree Spray Concentrate is applied directly to the trees, not to the soil. It is not labeled for pears. Captain Jacks Deadbug Brew is labeled for both apples and pears, but again would be applied to the tree itself, not the soil.
Yes, Bonide Fruit Tree Spray Concentrate is labeled for use on cherry trees.
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.
Bonide Fruit Tree Spray Concentrate is mixed at the rate of 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 tbs. per gal. of water depending on what you are treating for. Please refer to the product abel for complete application instructions.
The rate for Bonide Fruit Tree Spray Concentrate varies depending on what you are treating for and the life stage the plant is in per the product label. You will mix anywhere from 1 ½ tbs to 2 ½ tbs. per gal. of water. Please refer to the product label for information on the specific plant you are applying to.
The harvest time will vary depending on the applications of Bonide Fruit Tree Spray. Please see the product label for specific timing.
Bonide Fruit Tree Spray Concentrate is not labeled for ants. We would suggest Advance 375A to apply around the base of the tree. The ants will take this product back to the nest where it can be fed to the queen and eliminate the colony.
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.
Bonide Fruit Tree Spray Concentrate is labeled to protect apple trees from listed insects and disease so you would want to apply before they become an issue. After you apply the Bonide Fruit Tree Spray Concentrate it will kill for up to 1 week. If insects or disease is still present, you can apply a 2nd time. Bonide recommends alternating insecticides when treating to help prevent resistancy to active ingredients. You could alternate with a product such as Fertilome Triple Action.
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.
Bonide Fruit Tree Spray Concentrate should be applied only in green tip, pre bloom, full pink, petal fall, 1st cover and 2nd cover stages to listed trees only. Please refer to the Spray Chart on page 5 of the product label for application rates depending on what stage your apple tree is in.
Bonide Fruit Tree Spray Concentrate can burn leaves on trees if applied during very high temperatures. It is best applied in the early morning or late evening when it is not so hot.
The shelf life of Bonide Fruit Tree Spray Concentrate is 3-5 years from the date of purchase if stored at room temperature.
Bonide Fruit Tree Spray Concentrate is mixed at the rate of 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 tbs. per gallon of water. Please refer to the product label for complete application instructions.
Yes, when Bonide Fruit Tree Spray Concentrate is used as directed it can help to prevent the listed diseases including rots and insects.
On ornamental evergreens, you should not make more than 4 applications of Bonide Fruit Tree Spray Concentrate, and they should be at least 7-10 days apart. You may want to avoid spraying shrubs when temperatures are over about 90 degrees to reduce risk of injury, as well. Be sure that you water the plants well and avoid putting extra stress on them to help them recover. Please refer to the complete product label for complete application instructions.
