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  • Asked by Melissa from Summerfield, Nc
    02/08/2017
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    Can I apply Monterey Once A Year Insect Control II this spring?
    A

    Monterey Once A Year Insect Control II can be appled any time of the year as long as the ground is not frozen.

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    38 of 41 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Judy from Milford, Ca
    04/01/2013
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    Is it safe to eat fruit after applied with Monterey Once A Year Insect Control II?
    After using the drench early in the spring, is the fruit safe to eat? Can it also be used on pears and grapes?
    A
    This product can be used one the following fruit/nut trees only: Apple, Loquat, Oriental Pear, Pecan, Crabapple, Mayhaw, Pear, Quince. Fruits from these treated trees are safe. The product cannot be used on any fruits other than the ones listed above.
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    30 of 38 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Chuck from Rockford,il
    04/02/2013
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    For Monterey Insect Control, must the ground be bare or can this be used on grassy soil
    I was told that this would only work on bare soil, otherwise just the plants would absorb the product and not the tree
    A
    Grasses or other plants could absorb some of the product but if you use a higher volume of water it will really help get the product down to the roots of the tree.
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    26 of 26 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Diane from Tucson, Az
    04/29/2018
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    What is the mix ratio for Monterey Once A Year Insect Control II?
    A

    Monterey Once A Year Insect Control II is mixed for at 1 oz. per inch of distance around trunk for trees and at 3 oz. per foot of height for shrubs.  The product is to be mixed with water and applied as a soil drench. 

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    26 of 65 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Deborah from Sacramento, Ca
    08/17/2018
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    Is Monterey Once A Year Insect Control II product harmful to bees?
    A

    Yes, according to the Monterey Once A Year Insect Control II product label, DO NOT allow this product to contact plants in bloom if bees are foraging in the treatment area

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    23 of 27 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Allen from Wilton, Ca.
    08/11/2014
    Q
    Can I apply Monterey topically and get good results for white flies.
    Instructions for Monterey say it is a systemic insecticide.
    A
    Monterey Once A Year Insect Control II is really designed for application to the soil as a systemic. While waiting for the systemic to trans locate, you can apply Talstar as a foliar spray.
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    12 of 14 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Debbie from Kilgore
    05/17/2019
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    What happens if it rains the day after applying Monterey Once A Year Insect Control II?
    A

    According to the manufacturer, once Monterey Once A Year Insect Control II is applied it is rainfast within a few hours. Rain the day after an application will not remove the product. If there was extremely heavy rain and excessive it may be necessary to reapply the product.  

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    11 of 11 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Mike from Ca
    09/10/2018
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    How often can I use Monterey Once A Year Insect Control II? Every feeding okay?
    A

    Monterey Once A Year Insect Control II can last up to 1 year but some do apply twice a year. It does not need to be applied at every feeding

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    9 of 9 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Vikki from San Diego, Ca
    06/28/2015
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    Will this product help with control of spider mites on redbud trees?
    A
    Monterey Once A Year Insect Control II does not have spider mites on the label under target pests. Onslaught is one of the best products for treating spider mites. 
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    8 of 8 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Steven from Ca
    04/25/2019
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    What is the mix rate for Monterey Once A Year Insect Control II if my pecan tree trunk is 48 inches in circumference? Is that 48 oz?
    A

    Yes, to treat a tree with a trunk circumference of 48, you would use 48 oz of Monterey Once A Year Insect Control II in 1 gallon of water. 

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    7 of 9 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Jim from Sacramento, Ca
    03/07/2018
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    How much Monterey Once A Year Insect Control II per gal water for use on rose bushes and rose trees?
    A

    Monterey Once A Year Insect Control II is not labeled for use on rose bushes/rose trees. It should be applied to fruit and nut trees: Apple, Loquat, Oriental Pear, Pecan, Crabapple, Mayhaw, Pear, Quince. We do have a product that is called Bayer Advanced All-In-One Rose and Flower Care that is feeds and protects against insects and diseases. 

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    6 of 7 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Jeannie from Springfield, Ohio
    03/02/2018
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    Will Monterey Once a year control kill bagworms on my arborvitae?
    A

    Monterey Once A Year Insect Control II is not labeled for controlling bagworms. You will use 0.4-0.8 oz. of Permethrin SFR per gallon of water every 21 days as necessary for bagworm control.  Keep in mind that this needs to be applied before the bags have formed.  If the bags have already formed, there is little you can do for control other than to physically remove them. 

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    6 of 6 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Daniel from Aguanga, Ca
    11/26/2017
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    Can I use Monterey Once A Year Insect Control II indoors?
    A

     Monterey Once A Year Insect Control II cannot be used indoors. Hi-Yield Indoor/Outdoor Broad Use Insecticide with 10% Permethrin can be used indoors for insect control. 

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    6 of 7 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Mimi from Lafayette, La
    03/24/2015
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    I have 8 crepe myrtle trees with multi-trunks. Is it reasonable that I would need 4 gallons?
    trying to make sure I am measuring these multi trunk trees correctly. Some have 5+ trunks.
    A
    When using Monterey Once A Year Insect Control II, you will measure the distance in inches of each tree trunk and add them together. You will then multiply this total by 0.75 to get the required number of ounces of product to apply. You will need to make sure you are using this in at least 3-5 gallons of water to ensure that the product is getting into the roots properly.
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    5 of 5 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Kurt from Spring Valley, Ca
    06/06/2018
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    How much concentrate of Monterey Once A Year Insect Control should be utilized per gallon of water for a soil drench on house plants?
    I am drenching a number of house plants in pots, so what is the dosage of concentrate (in oz's, cc's or tea/tablespoons) that should be mixed per gallon of water for an effective dose?
    A

    Unfortunately, Monterey Once A Year Insect Control II is not labeled for use on indoor house plants.  If these are non edible house plants that you are treating then you could use Talstar P as an alternative.  

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    5 of 14 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Greg from Memphis, Tn
    03/23/2019
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    Can I apply Monterey Once a Year Insect Control II on ground cover? How do I calculate how much to use?
    A

    Monterey Once A Year Insect Control II is only labeled to be used on listed trees and shrubs, not ground cover.  A better option for that area would be a granule such as Merit 0.5 G or Bayer Advanced Complete Insect Killer For Soil & Turf.

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    5 of 7 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Mike from Dunnellon, Florida
    06/20/2016
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    Is Monterey Once A Year Insect Control II effective for Sago Palm scale?
    A

    Monterey Once A Year Insect Control II is labeled to control soft scale and suppresses armored scale. 

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    4 of 4 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Joette from Stuart, Florida
    09/27/2013
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    Can Monterey Once A Year Insect Control II be used on palm trees?
    A
    Monterey Once A Year Insect Control II can be used on ornamental trees including palm trees.  Please refer to the product label for complete instructions for the pest you are trying to treat for.
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    3 of 3 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Donna from Tucson, Az
    01/10/2017
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    Can you eat citrus fruit that was on the tree when the Monterey once a year insect systemic?
    Our grapefruit tree had over 400 fruit fully matured when the tree was diagnosed with a fungus and treated with the insect systemic in November. We are beginning to harvest and eat the fruit. I am worried that it might be destroying our gut bacteria! Please help.
    A

    Yes, you can harvest and eat fruit from trees that have been treated with Monterey Once A Year Insect Control II. It would have no effect on humans or destroy natural bacteria we have in our bodies just the pests that are on the label. However, this product does not have fruit flies or citrus on the label. I would recommend that you contact the product manufacturer Monterey Lawn & Garden to see what there recommendation would be. They can be reached at 559-499-2100.

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    3 of 5 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Guy from California
    06/14/2014
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    Can Monterey Once A Year Insect Control II be used indoors? Treat a variety of different plant species?
    A
    Monterey Once A Year Insect Control II should only be applied to trees and shrubs outdoors. It should NOT be applied indoors for insect control per the product label. It is used for outdoor trees and shrubs including listed fruit and nut trees such as: apple, crabapple, mayhaw, pecan, loquat, oriental pear, pear and quince.
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