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  • Asked by Karen from Park City
    11/24/2018
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    How do I apply Ferti-lome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench?
    A

    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.

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  • Asked by Shelley from Tn
    05/06/2019
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    How much Ferti-lome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench per gallon of water?
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    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.  

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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?
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    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 Debra from Pueblo
    06/25/2019
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    Can I use Ferti-lome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench on potted flowers like petunias, geraniums?
    A

    Ferti-lome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench is not labeled for containized plants. 

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  • Asked by Doug from Anthem, Arizona
    10/23/2019
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    Will using Ferti-lome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench on Texas Mountain Laurel for caterpillars hurt the quail who like to eat spring laurel flowers?
    A

    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. 

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  • Asked by Kate from Arco, Id
    03/31/2020
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    Can Ferti-lome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench be used on Elm trees for Elm Seed Beetles?
    We have an infestation of elm seed beetles (not leaf beetles). Our small Motel has been fighting them for quite awhile in Southwest Idaho. We just moved here in November and have had them all winter indoors. Guests think they are cockroaches, not native to Idaho, or bedbugs- they panic. For me, the worst part is that my log home on the property is showing signs of infestation (we find at least 20 beetles a day, and have woken up with them in our bed). I just found your product while looking for an outdoor lawn insecticide and am feeling incredibly hopeful. Will this prevent the bugs from breeding in our giant elms? We will also be treating the yard, interior and exterior of our buildings. My hope is to prevent them from returning as we destroy the living.
    A

    Ferti-lome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench is not labeled for Elm Seed Beetles.

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  • Asked by Lh from Athens Tx
    03/10/2021
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    What is the mix rate of Ferti-lome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench? Can I use the entire bottle in one gallon of water and pour on the tree then water it in and have it still work>
    A

    Per the label, You will mix 1 oz of Fertilome Tree & Shrub Insect Drench per inch of distance around the tree trunk. Because the product is an insecticide, it likely will not hurt a non flowering tree. We suggest adding lots of water to try to balance the product to water ratio.  Please consult the product label for complete application instructions.

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  • Asked by Rachel from Grand Rapids, Mi
    05/04/2021
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    Should I fertilize before or after I do the Ferti-lome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench?
    I have a magnolia tree that gets scale. I've done a drench the last two years and was wondering when I should fertilize.
    A

    Ferti-lome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench is best applied as one soil drench per year during early spring to early fall but can be applied anytime of year as long as the ground is not frozen. 

    For best results, magnolia trees should be fertilized three times during the growing season in spring, early summer and mid to late summer. A balanced granular fertilizer, such as 8-8-8 or 10-10-10, works best because it will supply all the macronutrients the tree needs. Please refer to your fertilizer product label for application timing for best results. 

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  • Asked by Erika from Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin
    08/30/2021
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    How often should Ferti-lome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench be applied for soil drenching around trees?
    I did a soil drench application last fall and then again this spring. Do I need to continue with the fall and spring applications or can this done be once a year?
    A

    Fertilome Tree & Shrub Insect Drench is best applied as a preventative treatment once a year or over multiple applications as long as you do not exceed 9.4 fl oz per 1000 sq ft per year. Applications can be done anytime during the year as long as the ground is not frozen or saturated but preferably in fall and spring prior to expected insect populations peak.

    Since this is a soil drench insecticide and the active ingredient needs time to translocate up from the root zone throughout the tree, it is recommended to apply the soil drench 2-3 months before the expected pest infestation. 

    Please view page 7 of the product label for more information on Soil Drenching Trees & Shrubs. 

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  • Asked by Rose from Texas
    09/04/2021
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    Can Ferti-lome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench be applied in September when outside temperatures are still extremely hot?
    I used a foliage spray on crape myrtle because the aphids are terrible. It helped tremendously but there are still aphids on the leaves. I want to apply this now to help with prevention but it states to do it in fall. Should I just keep blasting my crape myrtle leaves with water and insecticide to keep aphids away until then or can I go ahead and apply this now to the crape myrtle and other trees and shrubs?
    A

    Ferti-lome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench does not list any temperature restrictions on the product label, and can be applied anytime except when the ground is saturated or frozen.

    For best results, Ferti-lome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench works best as a preventative treatment before insect activity is present by soil drench between early spring through early fall. Systemic insecticides can take weeks to months to translocate throughout the tree from the root zone depending on the size and age of the tree.

    We recommend doing a monthly application with a residual insecticide labeled for aphids such as Talstar P as a foliar spray every 30 days. This will treat active insects such as whiteflies, aphids, spider mites, clover mites, mosquitoes, etc 

    View more information in our Aphids Treatment Guide. 

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  • Asked by Rose from Texas
    09/16/2021
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    Using Ferti-lome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench with flowers nearby
    Can I still apply this to my trees even with blue daze flowers underneath them? The flowers are all within the area I would be applying to. The same thing with my shrubs. There are other flowers nearby. I just don't want to kill the other plants.
    A

    Ferti-lome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench should only be applied as directed to listed ornamental trees and shrubs only and avoid areas with flowers. 

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  • Asked by Eric from Fredericksburg, Va
    06/02/2022
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    Does Ferti-lome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench need to be watered in after soil drenching?
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    When applying Ferti-lome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench, it is not recommended to irrigate the soil immediately following a soil drench application. When applying this product during dry period or if soil is compacted, generously water the tree or shrub the night before treatment. 

    Refer to pages 7-8 of the product label for recommended volumes of water and distances out from the tree/shrub. 

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  • Asked by Tom from Auburn, California
    03/01/2014
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    Can I apply tree and shrub insect drench to my idahoensis locust, apple and pears before the blossoms come out?
    A
    Fertilome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench is labeled for drenching apple and pear trees. Please refer to the product label for specific application instructions. We recommend contacting the manufacturer (VPG- 888.583.5296) for more information on other types of trees.
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  • Asked by K. from Sandy, Ut
    06/20/2014
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    It is late June, we have beetle leaf damage from strawberry root weevil beetles. What do you recommend?
    Is this appropriate time for drench & should we use a foliage spray in addition. Lilac, holly, rose & wigelia w/ vinca groundcover at base.
    A

    Please contact your local cooperative extension office to determine the correct timing of the application as this will vary greatly from region to region. 

    If you have a current infestation we would recommend a foliar spray with a product like Bifen IT.

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  • Asked by Alann from Memphis, Tennessee
    05/25/2015
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    I applied Fertilome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench on all our shrubs, but insect still appeared on 2 of the shrubs.
    Can I re-apply to these two shrubs?
    A
    Can you please provide more information on when you made the application and the targeted insect? We will gladly assist you with further information on treatment.
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  • Asked by Fred from Lebanon
    06/11/2015
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    Where can I buy fertilome tree & shrub systemic insect drench?
    A
    Your order can be placed online through our website or over the phone. Our phone number is 866-581-7378.
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  • Asked by Julie from Indianapolis Indiana
    06/23/2015
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    How much Fertilome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench per gal to treat pachysandra with euonymus scale
    A
    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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  • Asked by Bonnie from Batesville, Indiana
    03/13/2016
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    Is the Fertilome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench effective for Mimosa web Worm?
    Is the Fertilome tree & shrub control effective for Mimosa web worm control? Searches keep referring me to this product, but I do not see that particular pest listed. My garden store folks sold be a container of the product for. My golden locust tree, couldn't find yah info when I read the label prior to administration of the product.
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    The Fertilome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench will not affect webworms. This is because a systemic insecticide of any form will not work for these types of insects. You would need to use a foliar spray to control them like the Fertilome Borer, Bagworm, Tent Caterpillar & Leaf Miner Spray.  Complete instructions can be found on page 12 of the product label.

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  • Asked by Jason from Broomfield, Co
    06/05/2016
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    Will Fertilome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench protect against aphids?
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    Fertilome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench is not labeled for aphids. We do carry Adonis 2F that is a a systemic control and will work through the root zone to treat aphids.

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  • Asked by Cathy from Dallas, Tx
    09/09/2016
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    Will Fertilome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench kill webworms in live oaks in Fall?
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    Fertilome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench  is not specifically labeled for webworms. It is labeled for leafhoppers and leafbeetles. You would need to use a foliar spray to control them like the Fertilome Borer, Bagworm, Tent Caterpillar & Leaf Miner Spray. The dilution would be 2 ounces per gallon of water and reapplication times with vary with the type of plant you are treating on. You can refer to the product label for your exact needs.

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