There are no temperature restrictions when applying Bonide Systemic Insect Control, however, it is always recommended to apply early in the morning or later in the evening so as to not be applying the product in direct sunlight or when temperatures are at their hottest during the day.
You could also do a foliar spray with a product like Permethrin SFR 36.8% while waiting for Bonide Systemic Insect Control to take effect. You would spray the lower branches and trunk prior to adult emergence. Thorough coverage of bark is required for control.
It takes Bonide Systemic Insect Control about 1-2 hrs to dry, long enough for the water to dissipate.
The Bonide Systemic Insect Control 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.
Bonide Systemic Insect Control is mixed at 1-2 oz. per gallon of water.
Bonide Systemic Insect Control is mixed at the rate of 1-2 oz. per gallon of water depending on what you are treating for. Please see the product label for complete application instructions.
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.
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.
Bonide Systemic Insect Control is not specifically labeled for cycad scale. We would recommend treating with Safari. Please refer to the product label for mixing and application instructions.
Per your local cooperative extension office, they would highly recommend treating the camellias with a combination of horticultural oil (for a foliar application treating the undersides of the leaves) and a systemic control product that contains the active ingredient, Imidacloprid as a soil drench at the base to treat tea scale. For timing and specific application times in the year, we recommend contacting the Master Gardener in your county. You can find their contact information by clicking the link below.
http://www.csrees.usda.gov/Extension/
Bonide Systemic Insect Control for aphids works best if mixed at a rate of 2 TBS per gallon of water and applied as a foliar spray.
Bonide Systemic Insect Control is not labeled for use on citrus trees. Please consider using Fertilome Triple Action with Neem Oil. It is a miticide, fungicide, and insecticide that is labeled to be used on just about every type of plant. You will mix 1 fl. oz per gallon of water and spray plants until they are wet but not dripping.
Bonide Systemic Insect Control is not labeled for cannabis. You can contact the manufacturer directly at 315-736-8231 for further information on this product.
Bonide Systemic Insect Control is not labeled to be used on potted plants. A better option would be the Bonide Systemic Granules. These are granules that would be sprinkled over the soil and watered in. For an 8 inch pot, you would use 5 tbsp. of product
Bonide Systemic Insect Control is not labeled for use on lawns.
Bonide Systemic Insect Control is not labeled for assassin bugs. Bifen IT is a great product and should absolutely control the kissing/assassin bug and any other insects in the area. You will not normally find that pest listed on any label as its a very specific species that does not affect all areas so only the most common found pest that affect a larger population will normally be listed on product labels in the industry.
Reapplication times for Bonide Systemic Insect Control can vary depending on the target pest. Per the product label: Spray when insects are present or when feeding injury is first noticed. For hard to kill insects, such as flower thrips, gladiolus thrips, mealybugs, scales, two-spotted spider mites, and whiteflies, spray 2 to 3 times, waiting 7 to 10 days between each application. Repeat if re-infestation occurs.
Special instructions:
For Obscure Root Weevil (Adults): Spray foliage in late spring as soon as feeding is noticed (usually about April). Repeat every 4 weeks through September. (Mid-July through August are the peak feeding times.)
For Black Vine Weevil: Spray foliage and soil beneath plants. Begin applications in mid-June. Spray 4 times, waiting 3 weeks between each application.
Bonide Systemic Insect Control is not labeled to be used as a soil drench, it must be applied as a foliar spray. It is a foliar absorbed systemic insecticide.
