Bonide Systemic Insect Control should not harm hummingbirds or any other birds as long as you do not perform the application when hummingbirds or other birds are present.
It takes Bonide Systemic Insect Control about 1-2 hrs to dry, long enough for the water to dissipate.
Bonide Systemic Insect Control would be mixed at 3 Tbs (1 ½ fl oz) per gallon of water per the product label.
Bonide Systemic Insect Control is not labeled to kill snails or slugs.
We do not recommend treating with Bonide Systemic Insect Control during the heat of the day when temperatures are above 90 degrees. Treating when the temperature is 75 degrees will work better.
Bonide Systemic Insect Control is labeled for use on flowers, ornamentals, trees and turf only and cannot be applied to anything edible. You can use a product like Bonide Pyrethrin Garden Insect Spray or Captain Jacks Deadbug Brew Concentrate instead for most insects that would invade garden plants.
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 termpertures are at their hottest during the day. We do not recommend using insecticides any time temperatures are at, below, or near freezing since insects will not be active during these times.
Bonide Systemic Insect Control is not meant to be used as a soil drench. Instead, it is a foliar-absorbed systemic insecticide. You will mix 1-2 tbsp. per gallon of water and spray the entire plant, covering both sides of foliage thorougly.
When using the Bonide Systemic Insect Control the insects need to be present or actively feeding inititally for this product to work. You would use this 2 to 3 times waiting 7-10 days between each spray. You do not specify what type of insect you are trying to prevent. If you could give us a little more information we could possibly recommend a product that could be more appropriate.
Yes, Bonide Systemic Insect Control can be used on hydrangeas. You will use 1.5 oz. per gallon of water.
Bonide Systemic Insect Control is not labeled for snails and slug control. We do offer Monterey Sluggo Plus which will work to eliminate both.
We do not recommend using Bonide Systemic Insect Control with any other product simultaneously. Per the product label you need to wait 7-10 days between each application of this product. You do not state which product you have used, but mosts systemics are labeled to be used only once or twice a year.
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.
Please refer to the product label for instructions.
Bonide Systemic Insect Control should only be used outdoors around roses, flowers, ornamentals, shrubs and shade trees. Hi Yield Indoor Outdoor 10% Permethrin would be a better option for indoor and outdoor use for many insects. Be sure not to apply while animals are in the area. Once the product has dried completely, it is safe for pets to return to the area. This will last 30 days outdoors and 90 days indoors.
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.
Bonide Systemic Insect Control and similar products are not labeled to control Iris Borers. This can be a difficult pest to control on infested plants, so the best prevention is good sanitation and elimination of infested plants. You can use Neem Oil and/or Evergreen Pyrethrum Dust to treat plants before egg hatch of Iris Borer. This article has more information about this common pest.
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.
When using Bonide Systemic Insect Control, it is recommended that you spray both side of the leaves for the best results.
Bonide Systemic Insect Control is more of a consumer brand product and does not list this information on the product label. We would recommend checking directly with the manufacturer to confirm this information. Bonide can be reached at 800-536-8231.
Bonide Systemic Insect Control should be applied when rain is not expected within 24 hours after application.
