Bonide Systemic Insect Control - Questions & Answers

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  • Asked by Wanda from San Jose , Ca
    03/02/2025
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    Can I use Bonide Systemic Insect Control for magnolia scale?
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    Yes, Bonide Systemic Insect Control can be used on Roses, Flowers, Ornamentals, Shrubs and Shade Trees, including Magnolia. Please see the label for full application instructions.
     
     

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  • Asked by William from Las Vegas
    10/01/2024
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    Should I wait for the leaves to fall before I treat for borers with Bonide Systemic Insect Control?
    Borers on my ash tree. Diameter is 9 in. At 4.5 ft. From the ground. How many ounces per gallon should I use? And will it kill my grass?
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    Bonide Systemic Insect Control should be applied as directed when the targeted pest is first noticed and actively feeding. The product is applied as a foliar application at 1-2 oz per gallon.

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  • Asked by Patricia from Poland, Ohio
    08/27/2022
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    Rhododendron lace bugs
    When to apply via drench method? In the fall? summer? Please advice. My rhododendrons have signs of lace bugs. One of them died and two are sick.
    A
    Bonide Systemic Insect Control is a very good product for lacebugs. You will use 1 1/2 fl. oz. per gallon of water. You will spray the entire plant, covering both sides of the foliage thoroughly. We recommend consulting with your cooperative extension office for timing and additional information regarding the health of the plant for alternate options.
     
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  • Asked by Pablo from Flourtown
    07/06/2022
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    Would this control white fungus on my cherry laurels?
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    Bonide Systemic Insect Control is an insecticide is not labeled to control or prevent diseases. 
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  • Asked by Sharon from Portland Or
    06/26/2022
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    Can Bonide Systemic Insect Control be used for tiny ants on impatiens, annual vinca and boxwoods?
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    The Bonide Systemic Insect Control is not labeled to control ants therefore would not be recommended.

    You may want to consider Bonide Eight Insect Control Vegetable, Fruit and Flower as a better option. Please view the product label for more information. 

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  • Asked by S from Spokane Valley, Wa
    06/08/2022
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    Will Bonide Systemic Insect Control kill ground wasps in the roots of wisteria?
    I have a wasp nest in the roots of a Wisteria and wonder if a heavy application of The Bonide Systemic Granules Insect Control will kill them all
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    Bonide Systemic Insect Control is not labeled for ground waps therfore would not be recommended. Talstar P is commonly used to drench in ground wasps/yellow jacket/hornet nests. Please view the full product label for more information. 

    Dusting the opening to the ground nest with Delta Dust is another way to directly treat the access points of where waps enter/exit the nest. 

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  • Asked by Hope from Burlington Vt.
    03/10/2022
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    Can Bonide Systemic Insect Control be applied to gardenia plants in a greenhouse?
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    Bonide Systemic Insect Control is not labeled to be used in greenhouses.

    Depending on the insects you are targeting, Avid 0.15 EC Miticide Insecticide would be a great alternative for ornamental plants in greenhouses.

    Please refer to the product label for a list of target insects and tolerant ornamentals. 

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  • Asked by Loyd from Sumter South Carolina
    01/10/2022
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    Is Bonide Systemic Insect Control the same as Bonide Systemic Insect Spray with Systemaxx?
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    No, Bonide Systemic Insect Control does not have the same active ingredient (Acephate) as the Bonide Annual Tree & Shrub Insect Control with Systemaxx (Imidacloprid) 

    Bonide Systemic Insect Control (Acephate) can be reapplied as needed at 7-10 day intervals. The Annual Tree & Shrub Insect Control with Systemaxx (Imidacloprid) is applied once a year as a soil drench application. 

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  • Asked by D. from Estero Fl
    01/10/2022
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    How can overspray of Bonide Systemic Insect Control be removed that has dried on window glass?
    My husband oversprayed when treating our bougainvillea and there is residue on window glass that will not come off with soap/water or razor blades.
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    Typically soap and water will get the Bonide Systemic Insect Control. Since that has not worked, you will need to reach out to the manufacturer. You can contact the manufacturer directly at 315-736-8231.

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  • Asked by Debbie
    08/30/2021
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    Is Bonide Systemic Insect Control applied as a soil drench or foliar spray for outside ferns?
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    Bonide Systemic Insect Control is applied as a foliar spray and will work systemically to translocate throughout the plant. This is not labeled for soil drench applications.

    Dominion 2L Insecticide would be an alternative systemic insecticide for soil drenching around ornamentals, shrubs, flowers, groundcovers & trees for listed target insects. You will use 0.1 to 0.2 fl oz per inch of trunk diameter (D.B.H – diameter at breast height) in no less than 10 gallons of water to evenly pour around the base out to the canopy.  

    Please review the Soil Drench Application Section on page 11 of the product label 

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  • Asked by Cherries from Newburg Mo
    08/10/2021
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    Can Bonide Systemic Insect Control be used in annual potted plants like ferns, impatience and geraniums?
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    Bonide Systemic Insect Control is an insecticide, it is not meant to kill plants but it is also not labeled to be used in containerized plants, you can use Hi-Yield Systemic Insect Granules instead.

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  • Asked by Karen from Madison, Ga
    07/29/2021
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    Does Bonide Systemic Insect Control kill spider mites?
    The trees that have spider mites are Emerald Green Arborvitae. Can this product be used on this type of tree?
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    Bonide Systemic Insect Control is labeled for two spotted spider mites and the label instructs to mix at 3 Tbs (1 ½ fl oz) per gallon of water and apply as a spray for a foliar application on trees and ornamental plantings. Please refer to the product label for complete instructions.
     

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  • Asked by Hd
    06/30/2021
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    Will birds feeding on insects be adversely impacted after Bonide Systemic Insect Control application?
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    Birds or other animals that would feed on insects would not be impacted by the Bonide Systemic Insecticide even if the insect crawled over that treated surface. Bees and butterflies however could be impacted by the insecticide should they get enough of it on their bodies or ingest enough of it from the plant. We highly recommend not using systemic insecticides on plants that are blooming if possible, or only apply sprays to non blooming parts of the plant to reduce the impact. 

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  • Asked by Louis from Madisonville
    06/11/2021
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    Do I mix Bonide Systemic Insect Control as per directed and then pour around the base?
    Treating plants and flowers or do I have to spray them? I'm thinking a systemic is taken in through the root system and therefore should not have to be sprayed on the flower and plants, am I correct on this assumption?
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    According to the Bonide Systemic Insect Control label instructions, you spray both sides of the foliage thoroughly and for some applications, you will need to also spray the soil beneath the plants. Please refer to the product label for complete instructions.

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  • Asked by Kayla from Murfreesboro Tn
    06/03/2021
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    Will Bonide Systemic Insect Control kill hydrangea flowers and other flowers?
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    Bonide Systemic Insect Control can be safely used on roses, flowers, ornamentals, shrubs, and shade trees to control a long list of insects, if used according to the manufacturer's instructions.  You can refer to the product label for use rates specific to your treatment, and for complete application instructions.

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  • Asked by Kristie from Clinton
    05/29/2021
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    How often should I spray Bonide Systemic Insect Control for a heavy scale problem?
    I have a very large Honeylocust tree with scale infestation. I sprayed once all over. How often should I reapply and when? Is there any other treatment option?
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    Per the product label for Bonide Systemic Insect Control:  For hard to kill insects, such as...scales...spray 2 to 3 times, waiting 7-10 days between each application. Repeat if reinfestation occurs.

    We also recommend using a systemic insecticide that is applied around the base of the tree once a year, such as Fertilome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench.

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  • Asked by Ted from Wood Rive
    05/28/2021
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    Can Bonide Systemic Insect Control be used on following types of plants?
    Kalanchoe, Bryophyllum, Euphorbia, Pachypod, Alluaudia, Crown of Thorns, Aloes, and other Succulent plants and other common cacti. Most of these plants are from Madagascar.
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    Bonide Systemic Insect Control is labeled for use on roses, flowers, ornamentals, shrubs and shade trees. While this may be safe for use on succulents and cacti, keep in mind that these plants generally have very slow metabolism and are grown in different soil media from more herbaceous plants. So you may not get good results trying to use a systemic product like these granules on succulents or cacti.  You can refer to page 5 on the product label at the list of over 100 plant varieties this product can be used on.  For plants not addressed on the label, you can contact Bonide directly for assistance at (315) 736-8231, or via their website's contact page here.
     

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  • Asked by Elyse
    05/08/2021
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    What happens if I use too much Bonide Systemic Insect Control on my oak tree?
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    Bonide Systemic Insect Control is applied at 1 - 2 oz. per gallon water for Roses, Flowers, Ornamentals, Shrubs and Shade Trees.
    The rate for Annual Tree & Shrub Insect Control Concentrate is 1 oz per inch of circumference of the tree trunk to one gallon of water per the product label.  
     

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  • Asked by Susan from Latrobe, Pa
    05/06/2021
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    Do I dilute Bonide Systemic Insect Control?
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    Yes, the Bonide Systemic Insect Control is a liquid concentrate.  The label states:
    Mixing Instructions for Roses, Flowers, Ornamentals, Shrubs & Shade Trees
    Aphids & Grasshoppers: 2 Tbs (1 fl oz) per gallon of water
    Japanese Beetles: 4 Tbs (2 fl oz) per gallon of water
    Other Listed Insects Commonly Found on Ornamental Plants: 3 Tbs (1 1/2 fl oz) per gallon
    Spray entire plant covering both sides of foliage thoroughly.
     

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  • Asked by Valerie from Littleton, Nc
    05/04/2021
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    Can I use Bonide Systemic Insect Control attached to a hose on an ornamental Japanese maple tree?
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    Yes, Bonide Systemic Insect Control  can be applied using a hose end sprayer or a hand pump sprayer. 

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