Bonide Systemic Granules Insect Control is labeled specifically for roses, flowers and shrubs. For more specific information regarding your orchids, you may contact the manufacturer at (315) 736-8231. Please find a rate chart on the product label for the amount of product per plant or container. For example, you will use 2.5 tsp of Bonide Systemic Insect Control Granules for a 4 inch houseplant.
Bonide Systemic Granules Insect Control is not labeled to be applied to anything edible so waiting at least 1 year after application to do so would be best.
The Bonide Systemic Granules Insect Control is for use only on ornamental plants, so if the fig tree you have is an indoor tree that does not bear fruit, then you could use this product to treat it as directed on the product label.
The time it takes for Bonide Systemic Granules Insect Control can vary depending what you are treating for and the level of infestations. It can last up to 8 weeks so should not be applied more often that than.
You will need to give it some time for the Bonide Systemic Granules Insect Control to be absorbed through the roots and translocate through the plant. It will depend on the size of the plant. We would recommend waiting at least 7 days before bringing the plants inside.
For a foliar insecticide treatment in addition to the systemic granules, we would recommend Talstar P at the mix rate of 0.25 to 0.5 fl oz per gallon of water. Spray the foliage of the plants and allow the application to fully dry before bringing them back inside (typically a couple hours). Please view the product label for more information.
We have not heard of this issue when using Bonide Systemic Granules Insect Control. Mold is a moisture issue, and in the soil it would be more like some type of algae typically. The granules also could be on a clay type material carrier, so sometimes that will not break down fully and can leave a white "moldy" look on the surface. We recommend you reach out to the manufacturer to see if they have some more insight.
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We are bound by law to stick to the product label instructions and can tell you that you should apply Bonide Systemic Granules Insect Control to the top of the soil as stated on the label. You can contact the manufacturer to see if they have more information on the application you are describing.
Bonide Systemic Granules Insect Control is insoluble in water and per the label, it needs to be applied and mixed thoroughly into the top layer of the soil. Once applied to the soil and watered in, it needs time to get to work as it's making its way through the plant. This will not work by putting the granules into water with your cuttings.
According to the product label, the Bonide Systemic Granules Insect Control needs to be applied directly to on top of the soil and then watered in.
Bonide Systemic Granules Insect Control can be used on houseplants per the manufacturer following the container plant instructions on the product label. If preferred, indoor plants can be moved outside for the application and once the soil has dried then moved back indoors.
Bonide Systemic Granules Insect Control can be used on potted plants, including houseplants if used as directed on the product label. Please find a rate chart on the product label for the amount of product per plant or container. For example, you will use 2.5 tsp of Bonide Systemic Insect Control Granules for a 4 inch houseplant.
Bonide Systemic Granules Insect Control is applied at a rate of 1/3 cup to 2-gallon containers. For a 10-gallon container, you would need 1 and 2/3 cups. Please refer to the product label for complete instructions.
The Bonide Systemic Granules Insect Control are not specifically labeled for nematode control, but most broad spectrum insecticides can be used to control them. If spider mites and similar pests have been a consistent issue, a systemic root/soil treatment with these granules would help provide a more consistent form of protection and control on the plant through the year/growing season. If you are spraying only with things like neem oil and they are not working, you may need to take the plants outside and spray them with a residual insecticide such as Talstar that lasts for 30 days, in addition to the systemic treatment. Talstar should also help with nematodes for most situations. Neither of these products should be used on edible vegetation.
Bonide Systemic Granules Insect Control are not labeled for millipedes. Here are the products we carry labeled for millipedes
We apologize for any confusion or inconvenience, but we do not have a current ETA on when the Bonide Systemic Granules Insect Control will be back in stock. You can request to be notified via email when this item is back in stock by going to the item's page and clicking on the "Email Me When in Stock" button. If you need anything else, please let us know.
Bonide Systemic Granules Insect Control can only be applied once every 8 weeks. If you are seeing some activity, they are coming in contact with the treated area and will eventually die. The product is working, it just takes some time.
For a 3 gallon container plant, you will use ½ cup of Bonide Systemic Granules Insect Control.
Please refer to the chart on page 5 of the product label for more information.
Bonide Systemic Granules Insect Control can be used outdoors to treat shrubs. Per the product label, you would need to apply evenly 1/2 cup per foot of plant height and water the application thoroughly.
The Bonide Systemic Granules Insect Control is made on a clay based carrier for the ingredients. Often fuzzy growth will start when there is excess moisture in the soil or on the top of the soil where the granules are sitting, causing little fungal growths. This can also often happen if they are fertilized regularly or over fertilized and the nutrients the plants cannot take up sit on the soil surface and being to grow into algae and fungus.
According to the instructions on the bottles Product Label, it states for containerized plants this product should be incorporated into the top 1-2 inches of soil before being watered in, and for flower beds or shrub it can be sprinkled on just the surface. Try drying your soil/plants out a little as the label does state to not have the soil too wet over the first 10 days to ensure proper absorption of the chemical.
