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  • Asked by Dennis from Tempe, Az
    05/07/2016
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    Which Merit product is good for Ground Pearl Scale in a lawn?
    A

    As far as we know there are no known insecticides that will work on Ground Pearl. Ground Pearl is a type of hearty armored scale, and other than natural enemies like ants, no true solution is available. The best solution to try is to reduce plant stress by following recommended fertilizing and irrigation recommendations to enable turfgrass to tolerate the damage. You may also want to contact your local Cooperative Extension office to see if they have any recommendations.

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  • Asked by Mark from Mason, Mi
    06/25/2017
    Q
    When spraying for Japanese beetles in turf grass with a 25 gallon sprayer, how many ounces of Merit 2F Insecticide do I use per gallon of water?
    1.5 acres to be treated
    A

    Merit 2F Insecticide is mixed at 1.5 fl oz per 100 gallons for treating Japanese Beetles with a foliar application.

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  • Asked by Mike from Wichita Ks
    04/14/2014
    Q
    Can you mix Merit 2F with other nutrients?
    A
    Please contact the manufacturer of Merit 2F as we are unsure of the nutrients that you will be mixing with the product. They can be reached at 800.331.2867.
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  • Asked by Carlos from Miami, Fl
    10/21/2017
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    My bottle of Merit 2F Insecticide has separated after sitting on the shelf. What can I do?
    A

    If Merit 2F Insecticide has separated, you can try to shake it to mix it back up prior to use. If the product stays separated, or if it became frozen at any point, you will need fresh product.

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  • Asked by Kathleen from Yorba Linda
    05/02/2024
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    Is merit 2f harmful on citrus tres
    The city sprayed my citrus trees with Tempo SC Ultra (beta-cyfluthrin) and Merit 2F (imidacloprid, a systemic insecticide) to control Asian citrus psyllid. Will the trees fruit and future fruit be compromised and unsafe to consume. I am concerned now for my health. What do you advise?
    A
    Merit 2F Insecticide is not for use on edible plants/trees including citrus. Tempo SC Ultra should also not be applied to edible vegetation. Any treated fruit should not be consumed. 
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  • Asked by Jeff from Zanesville, Oh
    03/29/2018
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    It is raining lightly, can I apply the Merit 2F Insecticide in the rain?
    A

    It is not recommended to apply Merit 2F Insecticide during rain.  Normally as long as an insecticide like Merit 2F has had at least 6 hours of dry time after it has been applied, then it is considered rain fast to most rain conditions that would come afterwards. If it rained as early as 4 hours after application you may need to reapply. 

     

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  • Asked by Jake
    10/24/2022
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    Can Merit 2F Insecticide be used for basal bark sprays?
    A

    Merit 2F Insecticide is labeled for basal system applications for listed insects however Safari 20SG Systemic Insecticide with Dinotefuran would be a better option for basal bark treatments. Please review page 15 on the product label for detailed instructions on basal bark sprays for listed insects. 

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  • Asked by Heather from Rotonda West, Fl
    04/03/2020
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    Merit 2F vs. Bayer Advanced 12 Month Tree/Shrub Insect Control, how long does Merit 2F last as a soil drench?
    A

    Merit 2F Insecticide can typically last 1 year but some users apply twice in a year as a soil drench to plants/trees.  It depends on the growth of the plants/trees you are applying to.  Bayer Advanced 12 Month Tree/Shrub Insect Control contains the same active ingredient but is consumer grade so not as strong as Merit which is professional grade.

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  • Asked by Justin from Houston, Tx
    02/27/2017
    Q
    Is it safe to inject Merit 2F into a tree directly?
    There are injection systems like ArborJet that can inject the chemical, but is it safe for the tree?
    A

    Merit 2F Insecticide is not labeled to be used as a tree injection so we cannot recommend it be used in any type system.  It is safe as a soil injection, drench or broadcast when applied as directed on the product label.

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  • Asked by Carlos from Miami, Fl
    06/11/2017
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    What is soil drench application rate of Merit 2F (ml per gal) to treat Aphids on Podocarpus 6 feet tall by 50 feet long?
    The hedge is about 12 to 18 inches wide.
    A

    Typically when treating an evergreen hedge made up of shrubs you would do 0.2 oz of Merit 2F Insecticide per foot of shrub height, so for each individual plant along your hedge that is 6 feet tall you would use 1.2 oz (35 ml) in a sufficient water volume to give a good soil drench coverage. On average you use 5-10 gallons of water per 5 feet of shrub length to ensure the product gets moved into the root zone completely. If for instance you have 2, 6 foot shrubs in a 5 foot length area, you would use 5-10 gallons of water along the root system at the base of the hedge with 2.4 oz (71 ml) of Merit mixed in to that water volume. If you are planning to spray the whole hedge down rather than do a root/soil drench, then the label calls for 1.5 oz per 100 gallons of water. 

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  • Asked by Jeff from Merced, Ca
    07/10/2024
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    Would a soil drench of this product kill bugs eating curly willow tree?
    Curly willow has borers. Would like to save tree. How much product would it take? Tree is way to large for me to spray.
    A
    It is quite possible that Merit 2F Insecticide would work on what it eating your tree as the tree will absord the product. So insects feeding on the tree will also injest the product. Keep in mind the product may take up to 6 weeks to work. It would be best to check with your extension office to identify the insect & ensure the product would work. The product states to use 0.2 fl oz (6 mL) per inch of trunk diameter
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  • Asked by Mike from Wake Forest, Nc
    05/16/2016
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    When are the best times to apply the Merit 2F Insecticide to a lawn for grub control?
    I'm in North Carolina, when is the best times to apply product.
    A

    According to the product label, the best time to apply the Merit 2F Insecticide for optimum grub control make applications prior to egg hatch of the target pest. We suggest to contact your local cooperative extension office in your county for more specific times of application.

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  • Asked by Aug from Scottdale Pa
    04/06/2023
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    wooly aphid
    A
    Merit 2F Insecticide is labeled for Aphids.
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  • Asked by Wayne from Tallahassee, Florida
    05/21/2023
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    White Grubs killing my lawn ????
    I have a bad case of white grubs in my 2 acre lawn. Is Merit 2F the best economical way to treat them?
    A
    Merit 2F can be applied to yard for grub control and should be put down around the end of May to the beginning of June when grubs will start being most active. You can apply it at the appropriate rate per the product label for grub control a few times throughout the season to keep them under control. We suggest to contact your local cooperative extension office in your county for more specific times of application.
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  • Asked by Ann from Lomgwood Fl
    03/14/2024
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    What is the ratio of Merit 2F Insecticide to water to use on medium size plants?
    How do you do a soil drench
    A

    On page 12 of the product label: Apply Merit 2F Insecticide at a rate of 0.1 to 0.2 fl oz (3 to 6 mL) per foot of shrub height. Soil drench applications are made by adding the needed amount of concentrate into a gallon or two of water and evenly applying it around the shrub, followed by more water using no less than 10 gallons of water per 1,000 sq. ft. Please read the product label to ensure it can help control the pest(s) you are treating for and for complete application instructions. 

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  • Asked by Mark from Perris, Ca
    02/18/2016
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    How do I dilute Merit 2F Insecticide for use on grapes?
    I have 200 grape vines. How much Merit would be used in 5 gallons of water to do a ground soak around trunk of vine to get an equivalent of 32 ounces per acre.
    A

    Merit 2F is only labeled to be used on grapes for leafhoppers and mealybugs.  Per the product label the rate is 1.5 fl oz per 100 gallons, this breaks down to about 0.015 oz per gallon.  If you need to treat for anything other than the listed pests we would recommend ImidaPro 4SC which is labeled for a few other pests.  If you need to treat for any other pest not listed on the label we suggest you contact your local Department of Agriculture to find the best solution for you.

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  • Asked by Paul from Springfield La.
    05/15/2024
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    How much merit 2f do I use in a 60-gallon sprayer to kill aphids and white flies on my viburnums?
    A
    Merit 2F Insecticide is mixed at 27 ml to 60 gallons of water (equivalent to 45 ml per 100 gallons) as advised on the product label. 
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  • Asked by Peter from Newcastle, Maine
    05/18/2024
    Q
    Concerning infected Hemlock trees
    How to determine tree diameter for computing how much Merit 2F to use on a two trunk tree and how far from the trunk do you concentrate application when the large roots go out on the surface as much as 3 ft before going under.
    A
    Most people use a 5 gallon bucket or a large watering can to apply Merit 2F as a soil drench. You will need 0.1 to 0.2 fl. oz. (3 to 6 mL) of Merit per inch of trunk diameter for trees. The amount of water that is used will vary depending on soil conditions and volumes that are easy for applicators to use. The minimum amount of water that should be used is 1 pint per inch of trunk diameter but you may use 1 quart -1 gallon of water per inch of trunk diameter for trees as well and apply at the base of the tree.  Denser soils such as clay do not accept water as readily, so the lower volume of water is suggested.  Since sandy soils can accept more water, using the higher volume of water is preferred. After the soil drench has been applied you should water it in with at east 1/2 inch of water. Note: Water simply acts as a carrier and it is important that even distribution of the product is achieved. Thus, more water may be used if the applicator feels runoff will not occur and proper penetration of the root zone is achieved. Insecticides applied to the soil are taken up by the roots and translocated throughout the tree or shrub. Root/soil drenches offer the advantage of requiring no special equipment to apply (other than a bucket or watering can). However, surface layers of organic matter, such as mulch or leaf litter, can bind the insecticide and reduce uptake. Before applying drenches, it is important to remove or pull back any mulch or dead leaves so the insecticide solution is poured directly on the mineral soil. It is also important to keep the soil around the tree or shrub moist for the next 7-10 days after applications to encourage uptake.
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  • Asked by Tom from Valpariso, Florida
    09/14/2022
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    Can this be used for the control of grasshoppers in turf
    A
    Merit 2F Insecticide is not labeled for grasshoppers. 
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  • Asked by Grant from Brownstown, Mi
    07/26/2024
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    Can I spray both Merit2F and Gordons Trimec Classic Broadleaf Herbicide together?
    I want to spray both products at one time.
    A
    As long as the pest and use sites of the Merit 2F Insecticide label  are in line with the use sites on the label for application of the Trimec Classic, you can tank mix the insecticide and weed control concentrates together to apply at one time without issue. 
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