The use rate of Prime Source Imidacloprid 2F Select T/I to make a soil drench application around hemlock trees is 0.1 to 0.2 fl. oz. per inch of trunk diameter in no less than 10 gallons of water per 1,000 square feet. You can also make a foliar application at the rate of 1.5 fl oz per 100 gallons of water (0.45 ml per gallon of water).
Please view the product label for more information.
Prime Source Imidacloprid 2F is not labeled for use on containerized plants. You could potentially use Safari 2SG for containerized plants in a greenhouse to treat sucking pests like mealybugs, but this will not treat spider mites. For houseplants, you can use a ready-to-use spray such as Monterey Houseplant Insect Spray. For large numbers of greenhouse plants, we recommend contacting a Master Gardener in your area for recommendations on succulents since they may require different treatment than other ornamentals.
Yes, Prime Source Imidacloprid 2F Select T/I is labeled for carpenter ants as a spot treatment in wood for active infestations and outside around the perimeter as a spray as well as around trees. Complete instructions on the product label.
The product also recommends ; Remove or prune away any shrubbery, bushes, and tree branches touching the structure. Vegetation touching the structure may offer a route of entry for ants into the structure. This may allow ants to inhabit the structure without coming in contact with the treatment. If nests are found, direct treatment of this product can be made to these nests.
It is safe for wildlife once dry.
Prime Source Imidacloprid 2F T/I does not require the use of a surfactant or adjuvant except for when treating pecan trees per the product label.
No, Prime Source Imidacloprid 2F T/I is not labeled for fleas or for use on cats or any other animals. We do offer flea treatment products for cats.
Prime Source Imidacloprid 2F T/I can be used on trees, shrubs, groundcovers, evergreens, plantscapes and flowers for treating chafers at 0.46-0.6 fl oz per 1,000 sq ft. Please refer to page 17 of the product label for complete application instructions.
Prime Source Imidacloprid 2F T/I is not labeled for bagworm control. A product like Bifen I/T would be a better option. Keep in mind that treatments must be done before the bags form in order to be effective. After the bags have formed, there is little you can do for control other than to physically remove them. You may want to take a look at our article on Bagworm Control for more information.
It is only recommended to active Prime Source Imidacloprid 2F Select T/I with about 1/4" of water. If you are expecting a heavier rain shower than that, it would be best to apply at a later time
Yes, Prodiamine 65 WDG (Generic Barricade) can be tank mixed with other pesticides as long as you follow the most restrictive instructions out of the two products you will be tank mixing.
According to the product label of Prodiamine 65 WDG, as long as you are following the most restrictive instructions of the products you choose. "When using Prodiamine 65WDG in a tank mixture with other pesticides, observe the most restrictive label limitations and precautions on the labels of the products used. Before tank mixing with other pesticides not named on this label, compatibility must be tested." See the COMPATIBILITY TEST section on page 6 of the product label. We normally suggest making two separate applications instead of one tank mix with herbicides and insecticides. If your lawn is under stress, we would recommend doing separate applications.
Yes, Prime Source Imidacloprid 2F Select T/I can be mixed with an IGR.
You can use Prime Source Imidacloprid 2F Select T/I to treat the area where you will be stacking up your firewood, wait for it to dry and then stack the wood. Generally you will use 0.6 fl oz per gallon of water. Please refer to the product label for complete application instructions.
The rate of Prime Source Imidacloprid 2F Select T/I for soil drench applications to treat for Whiteflies is 0.1 to 0.2 fl oz (3 to 6 mL) per inch of trunk diameter. Diameter at Breast Height (D.B.H.) = is measured at 4.5 feet from the ground. Uniformly apply the dosage in no less than 10 gallons of water per 1000 square feet as a drench around the base of the tree, directed to the root zone. Remove plastic or any other barrier that will stop solution from reaching the root zone.
Please view the product label for more information.
Unfortunately, Prime Source Imidacloprid 2F T/I is not labeled to treat for fire ants. We would recommend Extinguish Plus Fire Ant Bait which can either be broadcast or used to treat the individiual mounds.
Prime Source Imidacloprid 2F Select T/I is labeled to kill ants and it might have some effect on Crazy Ants. Unfortunately because of the nature of the ants and how they act it can be very difficult to treat for them.
We have a Crazy Ant Kit and Crazy Ant Treatment Article that may help with more treatment options.
Prime Source Imidacloprid 2F Select T/I is labeled for soft scale and armored scale (suppression) as a systemic drench application. Ferti-lome Tree and Shrub is another product that is also labeled for soft scale and armored scale (suppression) that can be applied to trees at the rate of 1 oz per inch of of distance around trunk.
We would need to know more information in order to accurately answer that question. Typically Bifen I/T and Prime Source Imidacloprid would not be tank mixed together. The only situation we could see this occurring in would be if you needed to apply imidacloprid to a lawn for grubs and soil insects, while also treating a lawn for crawling pests such as ants, spiders, millipedes, fleas, etc. If this is the application scenario, yes you can tank mix the two for use in the same area. If this is not the treatment area, please provide that information and pest name and we would be happy to help further.
Prime Source Imidacloprid 2F Select T/I will help to eliminate some subterranean insects that moles consume and that may help moles move along. There are some pests such as earth worms that likely will not come into contact with the product that can keep the moles in place. Please take a few minutes to read over our mole control guide to learn more
