Ferti-lome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench will not work/control goldspotted oak borers as systemic insecticides are not effective against them. I did find this article here that may be helpful. The key is preventing them from spreading to healthy trees. Tengard SFR would be a good option. 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. The tree should be sprayed from the ground to 15 ft up the trunk to prevent future infestations. You should contact your local cooperative extension office to find out the best time to start spraying in your region.
Ferti-Lome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench should not hard wildlife such as birds or squirrels if the product is used according to the label directions. Please refer to the Safety Data Sheet for complete toxicology information.
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.
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 the tree as possible
Yes, Ferti-lome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench is labeled for emerald ash borers on ash trees.
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.
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 measure 20, 10, 5 and 5 inches or a total of 40 inches, 40 X 0.75 = 30 ounces. This would mean you would need 45 ounces of product for a multi trunk tree with a collective measurement of 60 inches. For trees with circumference greater than 50”, use 2 gallons of water, carefully measure required amount of product into bucket, and slowly pour the solution evenly around the tree. For best results, pour as close to the trunk/main stem of the tree/shrub as possible. Lastly, fill the bucket with clean water and pour it around the trunk as well.
For trees, you will use 1 oz. of Ferti-lome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench per inch of distance around the trunk at chest height in 1 gallon of water. For shrubs, you will use 3 oz. per inch of shrub height in 1 gallon of water.
Ferti-lome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench is labeled for Pear trees, but not Apricots. We cannot advise to apply to Apricots.
Crepe Myrtles would be considered trees so you would follow the rates for trees on the Ferti-lome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench product 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.
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.
The SDS for Ferti-lome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench shows that the liquid is an off white. Sometimes the color of a product can vary somewhat from batch to batch depending on the inert ingredients used.
Fertilome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench should be used on trees and shrubs including listed fruit and nut trees. It does not list camelias as a tolerable application. We recommend that you apply Bayer Advanced All in One Rose and Flower Care.
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.
Ferti-lome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench is applied at the following rates: Trees: 1 oz. per inch of distance around trunk
Shrubs: 3 oz. per foot of height on outdoor trees and shrubs including listed fruit and nut trees: Please refer to the product label for complete application instructions.
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.
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.
Ferti-lome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench is not specifically labeled for treatment of fire ants. We recommend that you bait for fire ants using Extinguish Plus Fire Ant Bait if they are foraging for food or Talstar P for mound drenching the fire ants. Please take a few moments to review our treatment article on How to Get Rid of Fire Ants for more information.
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.
