Forbid 4F Ornamental Insecticide Miticide is only labeled for foliar application.
Forbid 4F Ornamental Insecticide Miticide is a foliar spray that should be mixed with water in a hand pump sprayer per the labeled instructions and sprayed on labeled plants to achieve good coverage of the foliage.
Forbid 4F Ornamental Insecticide Miticide is not labeled to treat for gnats. We recommend to allow the soil to dry and then apply a product like Bonide Systemic Granules
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 for termites. You can find our subterranean termite control products here.
Forbid 4F Ornamental Insecticide Miticide should be applied only to the foliage of leaves for best results: it would not be applied to any cuts. We would recommend contacting Bayer directly to confirm any issues/injury it could cause if applied to fresh cuts. They can be reached at 800-331-2867
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.
Forbid 4F Ornamental Insecticide Miticide is not labeled to be applied to containerized plants. It is only labeled to be applied to shrubs, trees (including non-bearing fruit and nut trees), flowers and foliage plants in outdoor landscapes.