Yes,Dominion 2L Termiticide Concentrate can be used to treat emerald ash borers on trees. You would use 0.1 to 0.2 fl oz (3 to 6 ml) per inch of trunk diameter of tree circumference. The amount of water that is used will vary depending on soil conditions and volumes that are easy for applicators to use. The minimum amount of water that should be used is 1 pint per inch of trunck diameter for trees, but you may use 1 quart-1 gallon of water per inch of trunk diameter of for trees. Denser soils such as clay do not accept water as readily, so the lower volume of water is suggested. Since sandy soils can accept more water, using the higher volume of water is preferred. Note: water simply acts as a carrier and it is important that even distribution of the product is achieved. Thus, more water may be used if the applicator feels runoff will not occur and proper penetration of the root zone and trans-located throughout the tree or shrub. Root/soil drenches offer the advantage of requiring no special equipment to apply (other than a bucket or watering can). However, surface layers of organic matter, such as mulch or leaf litter, can bind the insecticide and reduce uptake. Before applying drenches, it is important to remove or pull back any mulch or dead leaves so the insecticide solution is poured directly on the mineral soil. It is also important to keep the soil around the tree or shrub moist for the next 10-14 days after applications to encourage uptake.
Dominion 2L Termiticide Concentrate is not labeled to be injected into the tree itself, only as a soil injection. We would recommend contacting the manufacturer to confirm if this product can be used in that application. The trunk injection method is not used as often since most home owners do not have a tool to inject the trunk with and have the ability to do the soil drench. Control Solutions phone number is (281) 892-2500
You would perform a termite treatment the same way as with other structures when using Dominion 2L Termiticide or other similar products. You would still trench around the foundation and apply 4 gallons of solution per 10 linear feet in a trench 6 in x 6 in. If you can access the crawl space, then you should also trench the interior at the same rate, and you would treat around any piers there. If you see evidence of live termite activity, then you can also drill into the hollow block to treat inside it. You could then seal the holes with Trebor plugs. You can view more information in our Termite Treatment Guide.
The Domionion 2L Termiticide Concentrate does not have a smell when it is used. Please let us know if you have any further questions or concerns.
Dominion 2L Termiticide Concentrate is labeled for grubs and is for use in all lawns types. For best control apply prior to egg hatch as directed on the product label.
We highly recommend to continue your trench of Dominion 2L Termiticide Concentrate next to your pony wall as well. This will give you a complete barrier for Termite Treatment and prevention.
When used as directed on the product label, Dominion 2L will not harm your trees or plants. Dominion 2L is actually labeled to use directly on trees and other plants for control of plant infesting insects. Please read the product label to learn how to correctly use Dominion 2L on vegetation.
When using Dominion 2L to treat for aphids you would mix 0.1 - 0.4 fl oz per inch of the trunk diamter in no less than 10 gallons per 100 sq ft of treatment area. You typically want to start about 12 inches from the base of the tree and out to the drip line.
Dominion 2L will be most effective when applied as a soil drench for pests such as wooly adelgids. If you have branches that are very badly infested, then you may want to trim these branches rather than trying to control a heavy population there. If you would like to use a product that will have a faster topical kill for existing adult adelgids, then you could use a pyrethroid insecticide such as Talstar P.
If you are considering using Dominion 2L Termiticide Concentrate for a termite treatment around the mobile home and there is concrete around the foundation, then you would need to drill holes into the foundation in order to apply the termiticide to the soil under the concrete. You would need to use a large hammer drill with an 18 or 24 inch drill bit about every 12 inches, then you would still apply 4 gallons of solution per 10 linear feet around the foundation. You can read more about this treatment in our Termite Prevention Article.
Dominion 2L is a great option for a soil drench on your trees. There are no resistance issues with this product that we have encountered.
We do also have products such as Zylam and Safari that can be used for emerald ash borers.
Dominion 2L lasts for 7 years when applied to the soil in a trenching application for termite control. It will last for 30 days when applied topically around the foundation of a structure.
Dominion 2L Termiticide Concentrate is not labeled for use on potted plants. Bonide Systemic Insecticide Granules would be a better option. This product will provide up to 8 weeks of control and has the same active ingredient as Dominion 2L.
Dominion 2L Termiticide Concentrate is not a wood treatment product. Depending on what you are treating for, you may be able to use a product like Bora-Care instead.
Dominion 2L Termiticide Concentrate is applied at one gallon every 10 sq ft. Some of our customers also use a 5 gallon bucket and pour the 5 gallons over 50 square foot sections which will be much faster than using a hand pump sprayer which comes out slowly. It is very important to apply more around the perimeter edges of the slab, around plumbing pipes that will come through the slab, and along expansion joints if you know where they will be. Since these are the more likely entry points of termites you want to make sure you treat more heavily around these areas. You should take general precautions when applying any product which would be to wear gloves, protect your eyes if it is windy, and treat only in the designated area where your slab will be poured. You will need at least 2- 27.5 fl oz bottles to treat 640 sq ft (64 gallons at one gallon every 10 sq ft).
Dominion 2L Termiticide Concentrate is not labeled for argentine ants. If you need to treat around the outside of your home, we would suggest a product like Termidor SC. Maxforce Quantum Ant Bait would be a good choice if you need to treat indoors.
Dominion 2L Termiticide Concentrate is labeled for Flathead borers on ornamental trees only. Monterey Once A Year Insect Control II is a product that also has the active ingredient of Imidacloprid, and it is labeled to control Flathead borers on fruit trees. Please refer to the label to make sure the fruit trees you need to treat are listed.
We recommend a root drench using the higher rate of 0.2 oz of Dominion 2L per inch of trunk diameter at breast height to treat insects like ash borers. We do not recommend drilling into trees or roots unless you are already an experienced arborist who has performed this type of treatment successfully before. Drilling will stress the trees, and if they already have ash borers, the trees are likely already under quite a lot of stress. An alternative treatment would be doing a bark band application of a dinotefuran product, such as Safari 20SG. Safari translocates very quickly through plants.
