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Ferti-lome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench - Questions & Answers

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  • Asked by A.
    07/19/2011
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    What is the dilution rate of Fertilome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench to water?
    Lost my instructions. Two weeks ago planted a small white cherry tree want to protect tree from insect attack
    A
    You didn't specify the exact product you were referring to but we believe you mean the Fertilome Tree & Shrub Insect Drench . You will use 1 oz of product per inch of distance around trunk diluted in one gallon of water. You can see the Fertilome Tree & Shrub Insect Drench product label on our website or by clicking on this link : Fertilome Tree & Shrub Insect Drench Product Label.
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    124 of 144 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Isabella from Tampa Fl
    04/19/2015
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    How often can apply the spray to my tree
    A
    Fertilome Tree & Shrub Insect Drench is applied as a soil drench so that it moves down through the soil, where it is absorbed by the roots of the plant or tree, not as a foliar spray. When using Fertilome Tree and Shrub you should treat mid-fall and again in the spring with a a soil drench. You may need to moisten the ground prior to the treatment, use the higher volume of water as recommended on the label and keep the soil moist for the following 14 days after the treatment to encourage the tree to trans-locate the product.
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    118 of 125 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Karen from Jackson Tn
    08/06/2011
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    What is the shelf life of Fertilome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench?
    A
    You can expect properly stored bottles of the Fertilome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench to last for at least 3 years on the shelf. Proper storage includes keeping the product out of direct sunlight and out of extreme temperatures where over heating or freezing could occur.
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    96 of 101 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Milo
    02/07/2011
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    Do you have a systemic insecticide that can be used on Pecan trees for boring beetles?
    Boring beetles are infesting pecan and other trees in the Southeast. I would like to find a poison to inject into the ground around the tree drip line, so the roots would absorb it and take it up through the limb cambian layer and kill the borer larva. I believe the Imidacloprid will do the job. Websites in Texas advertise a service to do this, but they are secretive about the product. I do have an applicator's permit.
    A
    We believe the product you are looking for is the Fertilome Tree and Shrub Systemic. This product contains Imidacloprid and is labeled for boring beetles on pecan trees.
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    83 of 88 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Jim from United States
    08/01/2012
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    It's first of August. Ok to treat for Emerald ash borer now?
    I have your fertilome tree and shrub drench which I plan on using for my green ash trees to prevent emerald ash borer problems. 1) It is the 1st of August and we are in a drought. Is now a good time to apply? If not when should I apply? 2) I noticed that you no longer recommend Fertilome drench for emerald ash borer. Is that correct?
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    When using Fertilome Tree and Shrub you should treat mid-fall and again in the spring with a a soil drench. You may need to moisten the ground prior to the treatment, use the higher volume of water as recommended on the label and keep the soil moist for the following 14 days after the treatment to encourage the tree to trans-locate the product. We are not sure where you saw that we do not recommend Fertilome drench for EAB but we think it is a fine product for this pest.

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    51 of 58 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Geoff from Little Rock
    12/22/2017
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    How do you determine the amount of Fertilome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench to be used on crepe myrtle? The tree has multiple trunks, so are all trunks of the tree taken in to consideration?
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    Yes, if you are applying Fertilome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench to a tree with more thank one trunk, you will measure the distance around each and then add those measurements together.  The instructions from the product label for applying to a tree with more than one trunk are below. 

    TREES WITH 2 OR MORE TRUNKS: Measure the distance (in inches) around each tree trunk and add together. Multiply this total by 0.75 to get the required number of ounces of this product to apply. Example: A tree has 4 trunks. They measure 20, 10, 5 and 5 [inches] or a total of 40 [inches], 40 X 0.75 = 30 ounces.

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    50 of 54 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Betty from Kansas City, Mo
    05/07/2017
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    Can Fertilome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench be used on roses and is it effective?
    A

    Fertilome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench can be used on rose bushes. It is effective if used properly. The rate is 3 fl oz per foot of the shrub height.

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    40 of 44 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Ken
    04/18/2015
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    Is the measurement of the tree trunk at soil level or at breast height?
    The application rate depends on distance around tree trunk.
    A
    You would measure the trunk at chest height.
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    36 of 40 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Lidia from El Paso, Texas
    06/01/2014
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    How soon after you apply the Systemic Insect Drench to your trees can you water the trees?
    A
    Rain or water cannot wash off the Fertilome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench internal protection. You may water as needed.
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    35 of 40 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Nancy from Henderson, Co
    08/25/2017
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    How often should I apply Fertilome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench?
    I have 2 purple robe locusts. Nursery told me to apply drench in spring AND fall. Directions say 1x per yr?
    A

    Fertilome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench is meant to be applied once a year. This product has enough of the active ingredient to last over the year to continue killing insects. 

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    34 of 35 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Catherine from Shreveport, La
    01/11/2014
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    Is this appropriate to treat the new crape myrtle scale/pest?
    There is a fairly new pest that is attacking and killing crape myrtles, eriococcus scale. Will this product protect my crape myrtles?
    A
    Fertilome Tree & Shrub Insect Drench would be a good choice for scale protection.  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 7-10 days after applications to encourage uptake.
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    26 of 29 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Betty from Gruver, Tx
    09/28/2013
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    My tree is 60" around, how much Fertilome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench do I need to use?
    A
    You will need to use 60 fl oz of the Fertilome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench in at least 2 gallons of water to treat a tree that is 60 inches around the trunk.
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    24 of 25 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Bill from Bakersfield, Ca
    07/13/2015
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    How much water is to be mixed with one ounce of Fertilome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench?
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    Fertilome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench does not have a set mixture rate per gallon water. Water is just the carrier. We recommend to take a 5 gallon bucket with 4 gallons of water and however much product is needed, then pour this solution around the base of the tree or shrub. Per the product label, you should use 1 oz. of concentrate per inch of distance around the trunk for trees, and use 3 oz. of concentrate per foot of height for shrubs. Consult the product label for complete application instructions.

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    23 of 31 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Nicki from Odessa Tx
    04/07/2013
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    I have very large fruitless mulberry tress with bores. Do I pour this at the base of the trees or the spread of the trees?
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    According to the Fertilome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench product label you should  pour the solution as close to the trunk of the tree possible
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    21 of 21 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Ed from Fort Pierce, Fl
    11/24/2013
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    Should I dig a trench around the tree before applying Fertilome Tree & Shrub and then pour it in the trench?
    A
    You would not need to dig a trench around the tree before applying Fertilome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench, the product is just applied around the tree inside the dripline.  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.
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    18 of 18 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Tom from United States
    05/29/2014
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    nipple gaul treatment
    I have treated a large hackberry tree (trunk circumference about 100 inches) with a gallon of Fertilome tree and shrub insect drench last June and then again late this March. The leaves are once again showing the small pods of the nipple gaul on the back of the leaf. Am I using enough of the product ? Should I treat it again this spring? I do not want to damage the tree but the infestation is rather troublesome since it caused significant early leaf dropping as early as mid July into August. By early Sept the tree is almost bare. Any help you can provide would be appreciated.
    A
    You would need to use 1 oz. of Fertilome Tree and Shrub Systemic per inch of trunk circumference mixed with at least 10 gallons of water and poured around the base of the tree trunk. It is best to keep the treated area moist for the first 7 days following the application. Treating Hackberry Gall Psyllid with a systemic insecticide to kill psyllids when they feed would be ideal, but this approach means planning ahead because systemics take a few weeks to translocate through the vein system. During the summer, psyllids are protected inside the gall from insecticides sprayed on the leaves so foliar treatments won't be effective then. For best results you would need to treat trees in the spring to kill newly hatched nymphs before the onset of gall formation and again in the fall while treating an active infestation. Repeat annual applications once control is gained is highly recommended as a preventative.
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    17 of 17 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Michele from Modesto, Ca
    02/01/2019
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    Is Ferti-lome Tree and Shrub Systemic safe for bees?
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    No, Ferti-lome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench is not safe for bees. We don't recommend using the product when any beneficial insects are active.

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    16 of 16 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Heagle
    11/11/2013
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    Is Fertilome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench harmful to kids playing outside?
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    Fertilome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench is not harmful to kids playing outdoors. You want to keep children and pets out of the treated area until the area has dried.
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    15 of 15 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Fred from Lebanon
    06/11/2015
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    Is Fertilome Tree & Shrub Systemic Insect Drench effective against bagworms?
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    No, Fertilome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench is not labeled for bagworms.
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    13 of 13 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Don from San Tan Valley, Az
    12/08/2013
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    Can Fertilome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench be used on citrus, orange and lime trees?
    A
    Fertilome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench is not labeled for treating citrus trees. We do carry Fruit Tree and Vegetable Systemic Soil Drench. Please refer to the product label for more information on treating with the prodcut.
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    11 of 15 people found this answer helpful.
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