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 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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
