Fertilome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench would be an excellent option for scale on your holly trees. You will use 3 fl. oz. per foot of height per gallon of water. This product can beused for the overall healthcare of trees and shrubs and can be applied any time the ground is not frozen or waterlogged. These conditions will not allow the product to move through the soil properly.
You will apply Fertilome Tree & Shrub Systemic Insect Drench on a clear dry day where no rain is expected for at least 6 hours and the ground is not frozen. You will only need to apply the product once a year. The product label does not list any restrictions on timing of application for apple tree budding so you can use it at any time the tree is actively growing and it will pull the product up through the tree to treat even new growth and protect it. Make sure you use a sufficient water volume when treating to evenly disperse it into the entire root zone, and use 1 oz per inch of distance around the trunk at chest height.
It would be recommended to not consume fruit from trees treated with Fertilome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench for 1 year after application.
Unfortunately, neither Fertilome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench nor any other systemic insecticides will prevent or kill infestations of boring beetles such as the Asian ambrosia beetle. Trees can be sprayed preventatively with an insecticide such as Talstar P. Trees that are already infested can sometimes be trimmed of infested branches, but usually infested trees will need to be destroyed. Fertilome Systemic Drench is just an insecticide; it will not prevent or treat any fungus. Keep in mind that there is no known fungicide to treat the disease problems caused by the Asian ambrosia beetles. Eagle 20EW is an excellent fungicide to treat powdery mildew on crepe myrtles.
Yes, Fertilome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench is labeled to control soft scale and armoured scale suppression on trees and shrubs including palms and camelias. You will use 1 fl oz per inch of the trunk diameter and 3 oz per foot of shrub height. This can be done once a year.
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
Due to the natural boring behavior of the beetle they are protected from topically applied insecticides and systemic insecticides (such as Ferti-lome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench) have proven ineffective for pine beetle infestations. Unfortunately, there is no easy solution when it comes to pine beetles. 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. 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.
It is recommended that you wait at least one year after applying Fertilome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench to consume fruit off of that tree.
Fertilome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench can be applied to outdoor shrubs. It is applied at 3 oz per height of the shrub. Please refer to the product label to confirm that your targeted pest is listed and for full application instructions.
Fertilome Tree & Shrub Insect Drench is not labeled to control spider mites. For spider mites a topical foliage spray such as Talstar P would be a better choice but it will need to be reapplied 1 time per month through the season.
Yes, Ferti-lome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench can be toxic to pollinators as it is not really selective.
We have not heard individual results of using the Ferti-lome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench on specific plants/trees but there should be no issue. The active ingredient Imidacloprid is safe when used as directed and one of the top systemic products.
Fertilome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench will not repel anything, it will only kill those insects that ingest the product from a treated tree/shrub. It should be applied before the insects become an issue following the instructions on the product label as it needs times to be translocated throughout.
Ferti-lome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench is labeled to be used on outdoor trees and shrubs including listed fruit and nut trees: Apple, Loquat, Oriental Pear, Crabapple, Mayhaw Pear, Pecan, Quince. This product is not labeled for use on tomatoes.You may use a product like Monterey Fruit Tree & Vegetable Systemic Soil Drench for your tomatoes. Please refer to the product label for more information on treating with this product.
Yes, Ferti-lome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench is labeled for emerald ash borers.
Fertilome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench is safe to be used on pecan trees up to the day of harvest.
The mix rate for Ferti-lome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench for trees is 1 oz. per inch of distance around the trunk. For shrubs, it is 3 oz. per foot of shrub height. Please see mixing directions below and also the How to Apply directions starting on page 3 of the product label that you can view here.
