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.
Yes, you can apply Ferti-lome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench around your purple locust trees and most other ornamental trees. You will use 1 oz of concentrate per inch of trunk circumference at breast height (about 4 feet off the ground). Please refer to the product label for complete application instructions.
Ferti-lome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench is not labeled for container plants and the rate for trees is 1 oz per inch of trunk diameter. If the tree or plant is too small it can be treated as a shrub at a rate of 3 oz per foot of height.
Ferti-lome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench providing year-long insect protection for both ornamental trees and shrubs, and is labeled to target scale, as well as many other insect pests listed on the product label.
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.
No, pruning will not reduce the efficacy of Ferti-lome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench.
Ferti-lome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench can be applied anytime during the year as long as the ground is not frozen or waterlogged. On smaller trees and shrubs, most folks will apply a systemic product such as Ferti-lome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench in the spring and after petal fall on flowering plants. If you have very large trees, then you could apply in the fall so that the insecticide moves through the plant quickly in the spring with new growth.
Fertilome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench is labeled to control soft scale and armoured scale suppression on trees and shrub. Bifen IT can be used as a foliar application monthly as directed.
Fertilome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench should only be used on trees and shrubs including listed fruit and nut trees as directed. Talstar is very effective in controlling Japanese beetles. Talstar can be sprayed on most plants without the worry of causing damage or burns. Make applications every 3-4 weeks during peak beetle seasons to maintain control.
Ferti-lome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench is best applied prior to high pest activity and for prevention and usually lasts a year. It does take weeks to translocate through the plant. Please see the label for complete application instructions. We have more tips in our Aphid Treatment and Prevention for a successful program.
As long as the temperatures are above freezing, you can make an application of Ferti-lome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench as directed. The foliage may only take up the application if it is actively growing which means it needs to be about 60 degrees for best results.
You will use 1 oz of Ferti-lome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench per inch of distance around trunk diluted in one gallon of water. For additional application instructions, please find the label here.
We would recommend contacting Ferti-lome Tree and Shrub Systemic Insect Drench directly for this usage, their number is 855-270-4776.
