| Bonide Systemic Insect Control should not be applied to siding only Roses, Flowers, Ornamentals, Shrubs and Shade Trees. Please provide the targeted pest for an alternate recommendation. |
Bonide Systemic Insect Control is labeled to be used on roses to treat the following insects: Aphids & Grasshoppers Amount to Use: 2 Tbs (1 fl oz) per gallon of water. Japanese Beetles and Elm Leaf Beetle Amount to Use: 4 Tbs (2 fl oz) per gallon of water. Other Listed Insects Commonly Found on Ornamental Plants Amount to Use: 3 Tbs (1 ½ fl oz) per gallon of water.
The white residue could be from overspraying or over mixing but should not harm the roses.
Be sure to spray entire plant covering both sides of foliage thoroughly. 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. Clean sprayer after use by flushing with water.
Application intervals for Bonide Systemic Insect Control vary depending on what you are applying to. Please refer to the product label for complete application instructions.
Basil treated with Bonide Systemic Insect Control should NOT be consumed. You should discard any that was sprayed.
Bonide Systemic Insect Control is not labeled for vine borers. We would recommend using Fertilome Triple Action for vine borers. This product is an insecticide, fungicide and miticide all in one and can be used up until the day of harvest.
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 labeled for many worm species but not labeled for Earthworms(night crawlers). Unfortunately there are not any products on the market labeled for earthworms as they are seen as generally beneficial creatures.
We apologize, but we are not sure what local stores would carry Bonide Systemic Insect Control. We do carry it and offer fast, free shipping.
When using a hose-end sprayer to apply Bonide Systemic Insect Control, you will need to set your dial to apply at the rate of 1-2 oz. per gallon of water.
Bonide Systemic Insect Control is pet and people safe once dry. Pets and people should be out of the area until it is dry.
Bonide Systemic Insect Control is only to be sprayed on the plant and is not labeled for a drench treatment. Instead, you can use Dominion 2L Termiticide Concentrate, it is labeled to be used in drench applications around ornamental trees for aphid control. You will use 0.1 to 0.4 oz per inch of trunk diameter (at breast height), and pour in your solution with enough water. The label recommends to use no less than 10 gallons of water per 1,000 sq. ft.
Bonide Systemic Insect Control is safe for rhododendron applications when treating for two-spotted spider mites. Keep in mind that this product will only suppress this pest. For severe infestations, you may consider a miticide such as Avid.
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 mixed at 1-2 oz. per gallon of water.
In general, mites on ornamental plants cannot be treated using systemic insecticides. Bonide Systemic Insect Control contains the active ingredient acephate, so it is labeled for two-spotted spider mites only when applied as a topical spray. 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.
You can browse other products for spider mites here. To avoid mite resistance, you should rotate between at least 2 products with different modes of action if you need to treat more than 2-3 times in a row.
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 are sprinkled over the soil and watered in. For a 6 inch pot, you would use 2.5 tablespoons of product.
For maximum effectiveness, Bonide Systemic Insect Control should be applied when rain is not expected within 24 hours after application.
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.
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.
Yes, Bonide Systemic Insect Control is labled for listed insects on ornamentals including plumbago. You would use 1 - 2 oz. per gallon water.
