Yes you are correct, if your tree has a circumference of 59" you will use 59 ounces of Martins Dominion Tree and Shrub in 2 gallons of water and pour the solution in a circular band from the base of the tree outward for three to four (3-4) feet.
Martins Dominion Tree and Shrub will treat for the whiteflies, as well as other sucking insects like aphids that cause the black sooty mold. Since it is a systemic and must be translocated up the tree, it can take a bit of time to take effect. During that time, we recommend a foliar spray like Talstar P to help with quicker knock down until the systemic product has had time to work.
No, Martins Dominion Tree and Shrub cannot be used on dogs, as it is only labeled for lawns, flowers, trees and shrubs. Martin's Permethrin 10% can be applied to dogs to treat for fleas.
Per the product label:
Dilute 8 ozs in 12.5 gallons of water.
Thoroughly wet the animal by dipping, sponging or spraying. Allow the animal to dry in a warm place without rinsing or toweling. Do not reapply product for two to three weeks. Consult a veterinarian before using this product on debilitated, aged pregnant or nursing animals on medication.
Martins Dominion Tree and Shrub would be best applied when the trees are actively growing and not dormant. You can apply in September if there is still growth.
The azalea lace bug common on azaleas are most active in April and May and then again in August. Soil drench applications of Martins Dominion Tree and Shrub are best applied prior to high pest activity and for prevention and usually last a year.
Martins Dominion Tree and Shrub is mixed at 1/2 tsp per gallon for most applications. Please refer to the product label for complete mixing and application instructions.
Yes, Martins Dominion Tree and Shrub is labeled to treat for leafminers on shrubs. Please refer to the application guide on page 13 of the product label for usage rate for you specific shrub. You would need your shrub heights in order to calculate the correct usage rates needed.
Martins Dominion Tree and Shrub would be best used as a systemic soil drench when treating for scale. For foliage applications, you can use something like Talstar P in combination for active infestations.
No, Martins Dominion Tree and Shrub and Bifen IT cannot be tank mixed together in the same tank due to the active ingredients and their modes of actions.We typically recommend doing a systemic treatment Martins Dominion Tree and Shrub as a soil drench application around the root zone. Systemic applications are done annually to protect the plant, tree, shrub, etc from the inside up. Since systemic insecticides can take anywhere from 1 week to 3 months to work all the way through the plant, we would recommend continuing to treat with Bifen IT to the foliage every 30 days for aphids.
No, the Martins Dominion Tree and Shrub is not labeled to be used on coconut/consumable fruit palms at all. It would only be used on ornamental palms.
We recommend that you triple rinse your sprayer, nozzle and wand between applications. We do carry a spray tank cleaners also. Here is the product page link to our website for these products.
Yes, Martins Dominion Tree and Shrub is labeled for grubs in the lawn.
Per the product label, treat for grubs from the beginning of May to the end of October, or when first noticed. For grub (larvae) control, ½ inch of rainfall or irrigations should occur within 24 hours after application. Thoroughly wet the lawn a few hours after application.
Martins Dominion Tree and Shrub could potentially kill beneficial insects including nematodes if they contact the treated area. Keep in mind that this product is not labeled for use on vegetables and other edible plants. Earthworms are rarely damaged by insecticides because they are deep in the soil, and their natural coating helps to protect them from pesticides and other toxins.
Martins Dominion Tree and Shrub needs to be applied in a circular band from the base of the tree outward for 2 to 4 ft depending on the diameter of the tree. Please view the product label for more infromation.
To make a soil drench application with Martins Dominion Tree and Shrub, you will need to measure the circumference of each individual trunk at breast height (about 4.5 feet height) and add them up. You will be mixing 1 oz of Martins Dominion Tree and Shrub per inch of circumference of the tree to 1 to 2 gallons of water and then follow with 1 to 2 more gallons of just water, applying evenly around the base of the tree (inside the drip line).
While Martins Tree an Shrub is labeled for flathead borers (including Bronze Birch, Alder Borers, and Emerald Ash Borers) it does not specifically list Pacific Flathead Borers.
We would recommend contacting your local Cooperative Extension Program for recommendations on treating this pest as according to this article HERE, the use of insecticides are advised against.
While Martins Dominion Tree and Shrub is labeled for control of listed insects on established ornamentals in residential areas, there is not mention of applications to succulents specified.
Since succulents can be sensitive, you may want to reach out to the master gardener at your local extension office for help with both identifying the problem with your aloe, and for assistance with the best treatment method.
We do not recommend treating the lawn with Martins Dominion Tree and Shrub. We do offer an Outdoor Flea and Tick Kit for the lawn. Please take a few moments to review our treatment article/videos on How to Get Rid of Fleas for more information.