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.
Bonide Systemic Insect Control is not specifically labeled to target gnats. You can use Talstar instead. It is labeled for gnats and can be used on ornamentals.
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 labeled for outdoor residential areas only. It can be applied to roses, flowers, ornamentals, shrubs and shade trees. We do carry Bonide Systemic Insecticide Granules that can be applied to houseplants. Please refer to the product label for complete mixing and application instructions.
Bonide Systemic Insect Control is highly toxic to bees and other pollinators that are exposed to direct treatment or residues on blooming plants or weeds.
Bonide Systemic Insect Control is not labeled for use on blooming crops or weeds, and is highly toxic to bees exposed to direct treatment or residues. You may wish to contact the manufacturer Bonide directly at 315-736-8231, or here for additional product questions and concerns.
Bonide Systemic Insect Control should be applied upon first evidence of insects no matter if it has leaves or not. Ideally you would not want to make an application when the plant is actively blooming to reduce risk of harm to beneficial insects.
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.
Bonide Systemic Control can be applied as directed on the label for Roses, Flowers, Ornamentals, Shrubs and Shade Trees.
You will mix 3 Tbs (1 ½ fl oz) of Bonide Systemic Insect Control per gallon of water for a foliar application on trees and ornamental plantings for listed targeted pests.
You would use 1.5 to 2 oz of Bonide Systemic Insect Control per gallon of water, and apply to ornamental/non bearing cherry trees as a foliar spray.
Yes, Bonide Systemic Insect Control can be applied using a hose end sprayer or a hand pump sprayer.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
