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

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  • Asked by Elle from Medford, Oregon
    07/17/2017
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    Can fruit be eaten after the tree has been treated with Fertilome Tree & Shrub Systemic Drench?
    A

    You did not specify what type of fruit you are treating.  Per the Fertilome Tree & Shrub Systemic Insect Drench product label, this product should only be applied to the following types of fruit trees: Apple, Loquat, Oriental Pear, Crabapple, Mayhaw, Pear, Pecan, & Quince.  If this product is applied to any other fruit trees or edibles, the fruit should not be consumed for a full growing season.  

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    11 of 15 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Michael from Atlanta, Ga
    03/15/2021
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    How's this compare with Bayer's BioAdvanced 12mon Tree/shrub formula?
    I'm looking for alternatives to the bayer bioadvanced 12mon solution, and I would like to know how this compares to it and if it's a good alternative?
    A
    Ferti-lome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench has less active and uses more product per inch/foot than the Bayer Advanced 12 Month Tree & Shrub Insect Control Landscape.  They offer comparable results.
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    10 of 11 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Mary from Cedar Hills, Utah
    04/26/2013
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    Can I use Fertilome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench on my peach and cherry trees?
    If so, what are the application instructions for these fruit trees? And, if not, why is this product not for use on peach and cherry trees? And what similar product can be used?
    A
    Fertilome Tree and Shrub Drench is not specifically labeled for cherry and peach trees. However, we recommend contacting the manufacturer VPG 888-583-5296 to verify if you can use these products on those specific trees.
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    10 of 22 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Stefanie from Hastings, Mn
    08/04/2016
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    Can Fertilome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench be used on a Linden tree?
    A

    Yes, Fertiliome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench can be used on any tree as long as the pest you are treating for is listed on the label. Please be sure to see the Product Label for the full list of pests that are covered for this product. 

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    9 of 12 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Tom from Milwaukee, Wi
    08/20/2016
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    Frequency of Fertilome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench application for emerald ash borer? Once or twice a year?
    Several of the Q&As mention twice a year application (fall and spring). The label states to not make more than one application per year, the single application preferably in the fall. Is the recommendation to control emerald ash borer to apply once or twice a year?
    A

    Fertilome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench label states one application protects for 12 months. We apologize for any confusion.

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    8 of 11 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Matt from Myrtle Beach, Sc
    04/05/2015
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    Magnolia Scale
    Regarding "Fertilome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench" I have 3 Magnolia trees that have a severe magnolia scale problem. Each are about 15 inches circumference at the base of the trunk. Will this product kill the magnolia scale? And if so, how much will I need to apply. Thanks
    A
    Yes, Fertilome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench is labeled to kill scale and is safe to use on magnolia trees. You will use 1 fl. oz per inch of distance around the trunk.
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    7 of 8 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Tom from Narragansett Ri
    06/11/2013
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    I have a hackberry tree which has been infested with NippleGall Psylids each year for several years.
    The infestation causes premature leaf drop through most of the summer months. Since the tree is rather large I would assume that a systemic insecticide is the best approach. Do you believe that the Systemic Insect Drench would help to resolve the problem. I am afraid it might be too late to save the foiliage this year since the galls are already begining to appear on some of the leaves. Any assistace you can provide would be appreciated. Thanks
    A
    A systemic is definitely what you would need as foliar sprays only help when they are in certain stages on the hackberry tree. The sytemic product would normally take a couple of weeks to translocate all the way through the tree so a foliar spray may help in the mean time until the product works its way through the center. The Fertilome Systemic Drench would be a great option and will typically last for a full year in the tree. We highly suggest using it again before symptoms start to appear to prevent your trees damage the next year.
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    6 of 8 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by James from Mo
    06/26/2018
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    What is the mixing rate for Ferti-lome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench?
    A

    Per the product label, you will use Ferti-lome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench at the rates listed below: 

    Trees: 1 oz. per inch of distance around trunk 
    Shrubs: 3 oz. per foot of height

    Please see the label for specific mixing rates and instructions 

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    5 of 9 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Scott from South Grafton, Ma
    09/04/2018
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    What can I use on a magnolia for scale?
    A

    Fertilome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench is labeled to kill scale and is safe to use on magnolia trees. You will use 1 fl. oz per inch of distance around the trunk.  Please refer to the product label for complete application instructions. 

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    5 of 5 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Mary from Cincinnati, Oh
    08/09/2017
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    Can I use Fertilome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench to treat rose bushes and climbing roses?
    A

    Fertilome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench is only labeled for use around trees and shrubs, so roses may be sensitive to it.

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    5 of 7 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Shea from Jesup, Ga
    03/15/2017
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    Will the Fertilome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench harm pets?
    A

    Fertilome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench is pet safe if used as directed.  You will need to keep pets out of the area while the product is being applied and until everything is fully dry. 

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    5 of 6 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Juliana from Flagstaff, Az
    08/28/2016
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    How many times a year can I use Fertilome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench? Does it work for bugs on an elm tree?
    A

    Fertilome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench   should only be applied once a year. It can be applied to established trees and is labeled for eradicating Elm Leaf Beetles. For a complete list of pests and full application instructions please refer to the product label.

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    5 of 7 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Ed from Fort Worth, Tx
    06/22/2016
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    Will Fertilome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench control Bagworms?
    I have a Weeping Bald Cypress that is covered in Bagworms. Will the systemic take care of them when they hatch?
    A

    No, Fertilome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench is not labeled for bagworms.

    It is important to start control methods before a major infestation occurs. Once the bagworms have matured and have formed the "bag" most chemical control methods will no longer work.

    You can manually control bagworms by simply plucking them off of the infested trees and dropping them into a bucket of soapy water or squishing them.  This control method is most useful during fall, winter and early spring, before the eggs inside the bag have hatched.

    Chemical control may be achieved when the larvae are small and just emerging from the over-wintering bag.  Use a concentrated liquid insecticide such as Orthene, Talstar or Tempo. Foliage should be thoroughly wetted with the insecticide spray in order to achieve thorough coverage.  When doing an insecticide treatment, timing is key. To find out the correct time of year to treat for bagworms in your region contact you local Cooperative Extension office. These offices can prove to be invaluable when treating for insect pests.

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    5 of 8 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Stu from Phoenix, Az
    03/14/2014
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    Fertilome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench for borers in Goldwater Pines?
    My pine trees have rings ion the bark where borers have penetrated. A big problem here in the Southwest. Will this product kill the borers? How about the Fertilome Borer, Bagworm etc product?
    A

    Fertilome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench will not help prevent pine borers. Infected trees should be cut down (before the newly hatched beetles fly out of the trees in the spring/summer) and the wood burned or chipped, while other still healthy trees should be sprayed annually to protect them. Because of the natural boring behavior of the beetle they are protected from topically applied insecticides and systemic insecticides (those injected into the tree or applied as a root drench) have proven ineffective for pine beetle infestations. Healthy trees can be protected before the beetles attack by topically spraying them with a product called Permethrin SFR. The tree should be sprayed from the ground to 15 ft up the trunk to prevent future infestations.

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    5 of 5 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Joan from Germantown Tennessee
    06/03/2014
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    I want to drench my gardenia tree and climbing rose bush. Both are in a bed of young newly planted pachysandra
    Will all be okay with the drench? Also, I'd like to do it now. Will this be a problem for the plants?
    A
    The Fertilome Systemic Insect Drench should have no harmful effects to any of the plants it is absorbed into and you can apply it at any time.
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    5 of 5 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by John from Portage, In
    08/11/2013
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    Can I apply Fertilome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench with a hose end sprayer?
    A
    Yes, You can apply Fertilome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench using a hose end sprayer the same application rates on the product label apply.
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    4 of 5 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Lillie from West Monroe, La
    04/28/2017
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    Can Fertilome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench be used on roses?
    A

    Fertilome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench should be applied to trees and shrubs only. We do offer a product that can be applied to roses called Fertilome Rose & Flower Food 14-12-11 with Systemic Insecticide. It is absorbed through the root of the plant, feeding and protecting the entire plant from insects for 8 weeks.

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    4 of 4 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Donna from Orlando, Fl
    06/16/2017
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    How do I dilute the Fertilome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench?
    A

    Per The Fertilome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench instructions you will use the following amounts per gallon of water:

    Trees: 1 oz. per inch of distance around trunk   

    Shrubs: 3 oz. per foot of height

    You can access their label off of our web site, or by clicking this link:  Fertilome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench Label

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    4 of 4 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by James from Lawton, Ok
    05/29/2019
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    How long does it take for Ferti-lome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench to work?
    A

    Since Ferti-lome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench  is a systemic product, you should allow anywhere from several days to several weeks for the product to translocate through the plants, depending on the size and growing stage of the treated plants.

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    4 of 4 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Scott from Millstadt, Il
    05/15/2018
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    Will Ferti-lome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench harm hosta plants growing around a tree?
    A

    No, Ferti-lome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench would not harm the hostas.  If it is applied in the area where their roots are, they will absorb the product and be protected as well.

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