No, Forbid 4F Ornamental Insecticide Miticide is not labeled for thrips. Avid is an option for thrips and mites.
While Forbid 4F Ornamental Insecticide Miticide does not specify russet mites on the product label, we have had customers report that they have used it with success, and it will kill russet mites within minutes to hours of contact.
Forbid 4F Ornamental Insecticide Miticide is not labeled to be used on anything edible.
Yes, Forbid 4F Ornamental Insecticide Miticide can be shipped to California.
No, Forbid 4F is not labeled to be used inside of a fogger. This product can only be used in a pump sprayer.
Forbid 4F Ornamental Insecticide Miticide is not a soil drench miticide, only to be applied as a foliar application.
Rates for Forbid 4F Ornamental Insecticide Miticide vary depending on the target pests. Per the product label:
To treat for Spider mites (including twospotted spider mite, southern red mite, maple spider mite, spruce spider mite, honeylocust spider mite, Euonymus mite, boxwood spider mite, tumid mite and Lewis mite) False spider mites Rust and blister mites (family Eriophyidae) Tarsonemid mites (including broad mites and cyclamen mites) Use 1.4 to 4 fl. oz. (40 - 120 mL)/100 gallons of spray solution or 2 - 6 mL/5 gallons of spray solution
For Whiteflies: 2 to 4 fl. oz. (60 - 120 mL)/100 gallons of spray solution or 3 - 6 mL/5 gallons of spray solution
For maximum effectiveness, Forbid 4F Ornamental Insecticide Miticide should be applied when rain is not expected within 24 hours after application.
Yes, we would recommend that you do not apply Forbid or be present during application.
Forbid 4F Ornamental Insecticide Miticide is labeled for the following pests: Blister Mites, Broad Mites, Flat Mites, Rust Mites, Spider Mites (including Two-spotted, Southern Red, Boxwood, Spruce and Euonymous Mites), Whiteflies (including Sweet-potato, Silver-leaf, Giant and Greenhouse). It is only for application on ornamental plants; it should never be used inside a residential area and is not labeled for mites such as bird mites. We encourage you to have a positive identification from a reputable professional pest control company or entomologist before purchasing or applying pesticides in your home. Please see the following articles for more information:
Forbid 4F Ornamental Insecticide Miticide is not labeled for treating vegetables or any other edibles.
Forbid 4F Ornamental Insecticide Miticide is not labeled to be used on marijuana so we cannot comment on this use. We would recommend reaching out to the manufacturer Bayer for further information, they can be reached at 800-331-2867
We apologize, but we are not familiar with the laws in Canada regarding Forbid 4F. Currently we do not ship internationally.
Yes, when applying Forbid 4F Ornamental Insecticide Miticide it is recommended to use an a surfactant with the product application to improve coverage following the instructions on the product label.
Yes, Forbid 4F Ornamental Insecticide Miticide can be used to control spider mites on roses and other shrubs, trees (including non-bearing fruit and nut trees), flowers and foliage plants in outdoor landscapes.
Forbid 4F Ornamental Insecticide Miticide has a three year shelf life from the date of purchase if kept away from extreme temperatures and stored in a cool, dry place.
It is recommended that you do not wash off/allow rain or irrigation to the treated areas for 24 hrs following the application of Forbid 4F.
Forbid 4F Ornamental Insecticide Miticide is not labeled to be used on any type of fruit. Natural products like Triple Action with Neem Oil are widely used for mites and other insects on edible vegetation.
Forbid 4F Ornamental Insecticide Miticide will not affect the eggs as they are pretty protected. If heavy insect populations persist, then you can retreat after 14 to 21 days, if needed. Please remember to give the product time to work and do its job and follow label instructions at all times for use rates and retreatment intervals. You should also rotate miticides every 2-3 applications to a different class/group to prevent resistance issues.