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  • Asked by Wayne from Sanford
    10/10/2018
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    Can Ferti-lome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench be used on linden trees for aphids?
    A

    No, Fertilome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench cannot be used on linden trees.  We do offer Adonis 2F, which provides systemic control for aphids and can be used on linden trees.  

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  • Asked by Willie from Thibodaux, La
    03/30/2018
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    Would it be safe to eat the pecans after treating the tree in early spring with Fertilome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench?
    A

    Fertilome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench is safe to be used on pecan trees up to the day of harvest.

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  • Asked by Alan from Wilberforce
    08/05/2017
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    Can I use Fertilome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench for systemic use and later leaf spray fro magnolia scale?
    Other sites suggested products that contain Imidacloprid, dinotefuran, malathion, or acephate.
    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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  • Asked by Ed from Saint Peters
    03/07/2017
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    Will Fertilome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench help control Japanese beetles on trees?
    A

    Yes, Fertilome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench can be used to help control Japanese Beetles on trees.  Please take a look at our Japanese Beetle Guide for more information on treating and preventing this pest.

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  • Asked by Kate from Dallas, Tex
    08/19/2013
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    Can Fertilome tree and shrub systemic be sprayed on plant leaves to kill adult male mosquitoes?
    adult male mosquitoes get their water source / food from plant leaves, will this kill them? will it last a season per spray?
    A

    Fertilome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench is not labeled for use on mosquitoes and we do not have any research to show this type of application would be effective. Talstar is our most popular selling product for mosquito control.  It is a liquid concentrate that you mix with water and …

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  • Asked by Dennis from Kinder Louisiana
    02/23/2014
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    Can Fertilome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench be used on fruit trees?
    A

    Fertilome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench can be used on certain fruit trees only. You can see the full list by reading over the product label.

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  • Asked by Mary from Hopemills Nc
    06/10/2013
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    Can I use this on the lawn to kill june, japanese and black grass beetles/grubs?
    A

    Fertilome Tree and insect drench is a great insectide. However, to treat the beetles and many other insects in your lawn we recommend using Talstar P. Talstar P would be a great product for you to use for thebeetles  and the other insects on your property. Talstar P can be used in your yard, a…

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  • Asked by Larry from Rifle, Co
    03/27/2015
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    Can Fertilome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench be applied as a foliar spray?
    I spoke with a local owner of an aspen tree nursery. He sprays this product on his young aspen trees 3 times per year when the twiggal fly is active.
    A

    Fertilome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench is only labeled to be used a soil drench around the base of the tree and not as a foliar spray.  A soil drench will actually provide a longer residual as it will soak into the plants inner system and last for typically an entire growing season up…

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  • Asked by Forgottenvet from Bentonville, Ar
    06/17/2018
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    What makes Ferti-lome Tree and Shrub Systemic so effective?
    Just what is it that Makes this drench so Good? I 've used it on our Red Bud and Ash tree for years. Both are doing Great, No more baag worms, no more Tree borers(in the ash tree). This spring was the first time used on rose bush's, hedge bush's, azalea's and Everything that got a dose is doing 50% better. So,what is in Drench that makes it So Good as i know its Got to be more than Just a systemic insecticide. Thank You for a Great product.
    A

    Ferti-lome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench is a highly effective insecticide drench because of how it works within the plants themselves.  It moves down through the soil after application, where it is absorbed by the roots of the plant or tree. Once absorbed, it moves up through the tree or …

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  • Asked by Winnie from Texas
    10/16/2014
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    Would this product work on a Japanese blueberry tree with scale?
    A

    Fertilome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench can be used on Japanese Blueberry trees for scale. You will use 1 oz per inch of the distance around the tree.

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  • Asked by Brent from Nampa Idaho
    09/16/2014
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    How long does it take for Fertilome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench to work?
    I purchased baby twisted locust, both infected with locust borer applied this product two weeks ago. Lots of beetles on and around the trees.
    A

    When using a systemic it does take time to translocate up the tree. You can use a foliar spray like Bifen for the time being.

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  • Asked by Ray from Kissimmee, Fl
    08/31/2018
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    Is Ferti-lome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench effective against Asian Cycad Scale?
    A

    Ferti-lome Tree & Shrub Insect Drench is labeled for suppression of armored scale. 

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  • Asked by Penny from Litchfield Park, Az
    09/01/2018
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    Is Ferti-lome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench dangerous to my dog after treatment?
    He likes to dig sometimes.
    A

    You will want to keep the dog from the area where Ferti-lome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench was applied until the product is fully dry in the soil.  Once dry it is safe for the dog to return to the area.  

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  • Asked by Celia from Worland Wy
    06/04/2014
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    Would Fertilome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench work well on evergreen shrubs and spider mites
    A

    Fertilome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench is not labeled for mites at all. Talstar works well for both the mature and the immature spider mites. Talstar provides optimal spider mite control when applied during spring to mid-summer. Higher application rates and/or more frequent treatments…

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  • Asked by Edmundo from El Paso Texas
    05/04/2014
    Q
    Puedo regar el arbol?
    A

    ¿Quieres regar el árbol después de aplicar el control Fertilome árboles y arbustos sistémica?

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  • Asked by Maggie from Naples Fl
    05/07/2019
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    How much Ferti-lome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench should be used for a multiple trunk Banyan tree totaling 60
    A

    The Ferti-lome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench label states: 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 mea…

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  • Asked by Terry from Eagan Mn
    05/18/2019
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    How often can I apply Ferti-lome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench?
    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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  • Asked by Charles from Pataskala
    05/26/2019
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    Do I apply the Fertilome Tree & Shrub Systemic Insect Drench around drip line or around tree trunk?
    A

    Measure the distance around the tree trunk at chest height and use 1 oz. of Ferti-lome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench per inch of diameter in enough water to adequately disperse around the tree. Slowly pour the solution evenly around the tree. For best results, pour as close to the trunk of…

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  • Asked by Judy from Naples, Fl
    11/23/2013
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    I bought 32 oz of tree & shrub systemic insect drench but it doesn't say how or how much to apply to palm tree
    We are trying to get rid of whiteflys on our palm trees.
    A

    You didn't specify the exact product you were referring to but we believe you mean the Fertilome Tree & Shrub Insect Drench.  The product label does not list individual plant rates but states that for white flies you will use 1 oz of product per inch of distance around trunk diluted in o…

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  • Asked by Connie from Kevil, Ky
    04/23/2017
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    What works for worms on pecan trees?
    A

    Malathion would be a great product for worms on pecan trees. 

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