Per the product label, Marathon II can be used in greenhouses but does not specifically list basil.
Marathon II is not labeled for marijuana use. We recommend reaching out to your local Dept of AG for a list of approved products.
Marathon II Insecticide is mixed at 0.45 to 0.6 fl. oz. per 1000 sq ft which is usually to a gallon of water. Please refer to the product label for complete instructions.
According to the Soil Drench & Irrigation Chart on page 9 of the product label for a 3 Gallon Pot, Marathon II Insecticide would treat 220-165 pots at the labeled rate of 1.7 fl oz in sufficient water volume to wet the potting medium. To avoid leaching, use 1.7 fl. oz. (50 mL) of Marathon II Insecticide in the appropriate amount of water to treat the number of pots based on the pot size as stated in the table.
If you are only treating a few potted plants, OHP Marathon 1% Granular or Bonide Systemic Granules would be alternatives to treat for root aphids. These products are applied as a topical application directly to the top of the soil, lightly mixed in not to disturb the roots and then watered in with sufficient water volume to move and dissolve the granules into the soil.
For a 3 Gallon Pot, OHP Marathon 1% Granular is applied at 3 2/3 to 7 1/3 level teaspoons per plant and Bonide Systemic Granules, is applied at 1/2 cup per plant. View the full product labels for more information.
Marathon II Insecticide is not labeled to control or help with bed bugs nor would it be used inside homes.
If bedbugs have been found in the home you will want to follow our detailed bedbug guide which will take you through each step necessary to completely eliminate the population. As you go through the guide linked below you will see the non chemical steps (such as washing and drying clothes and linens) as well as chemical steps including where and how to use each product. Our Bed Bug kits are the best route to make sure you are using the best products on the market and without breaking the bank. Each kit is designed to treat a different size home or number of rooms, so you can choose the one best suited to the areas you have effected by the pest problem. The kits come with all the products need to do a complete treatment in all the places bed bugs can hide and enough product to complete roughly 4 repeat applications. Since every home and infestation is different you will want to do diligent and meticulous treatments with the products every 7-14 days until you can go 30 days in a row with no signs of live bed bugs and no new bites on the occupants of the home.
Bed Bug Guide- Click through the areas labeled as Identify, Inspect, Treat and Prevent:
Bed Bug Kits
