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Asked by Curt from 101 Rugby Dr. Langhorne, Pa 19047

05/31/2014

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How do I mix Zylam liquid sysyemic insecticide. Have a 1 gal sprayer and don"t see how in the instructions
I just received the Zylam liquid systemic insecticide but I do not know the ratio of water to product. I have a 1 gallon pump sprayer. Thanks. I am going to apply this to the trunks of 7 fairly large trees. Is this called banding or barking. I am going to spray about 4 feet up the tree and if I have some extra I will spray it on the turf around the tree. Can you call me at 215 757-8142.

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According to the product label (page 4) : Add 16 fl oz of Zylam + 1 fl oz of surfactant to 1 gallon of water. One gallon of solution should treat approximately 36-40 of tree diameter when measured at the 4.5 feet above the soil line.

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Asked by Dennis from Michigan

03/01/2015

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Does this product work similar to imidacloprid?
In an IPM program, gardeners rotate pesticide to avoid resistance issues. If this product is the same as imidacloprid we would not want to use it immediately after or before using imidacloprid

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Yes, Zylam Liquid Systemtic Insecticide will deliver the products to the plant the same way as an imidacloprid product. It is recommended that you switch up using products every other treatment to ensure there is no resistance.

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Asked by Timothy from Coral Springs, Fl

09/19/2016

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Can Zylam Liquid Systemic Insecticide be used safely and how many trees can it treat?
This product was recommended as a leaf notcher weevil insecticide for orange trees. They are about 6 foot tall now and only a few feet wide.Orange tree leaf notcher protection

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Yes, Zyalm Liquid Systemic Insecticide can be safely used for leaf notchers on orange trees, but only if they are non-bearing fruit trees. This product cannot be used on trees that fruit would be harvested from. Depending on how you use the product, either foliar application or soil drench would det…
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Yes, Zyalm Liquid Systemic Insecticide can be safely used for leaf notchers on orange trees, but only if they are non-bearing fruit trees. This product cannot be used on trees that fruit would be harvested from. Depending on how you use the product, either foliar application or soil drench would determine how many trees this bottle could treat. Please see the following for each application which is directly from the product label: Foliar Application: 8 - 16 oz per 100 gallons. Apply in sufficient water to ensure thorough coverage of targer area. Use a minimum of 50 gallons finished spray per acre. Do not appy more than a total of 39 oz of product per acre per season as foliar spray. Start treatment prior to buildup of high pest populations. Foliar sprays: 100 gal of spray mix will treat 20,000 sq.ft of area. Soil Drench: Small Trees (Less than 20 inches diameter at breast height) 0.2-0.8 oz per inch diameter at breast height. Large Trees (24 inches diameter or greater at breast height) 0.4-0.8 oz per inch diameter at breast height. For Multi-Stem trees, base rate on cumulative inches of diameter of all stems at breast height. For optimal control, apply early in the plant's annual growing cycle and keep soil moist for at least 7 days after application. Only apply to moist soil. Do not apply to dry, saturated, or frozen soil. Heavy rainfall or inadequate irrigation immediately following application may decrease performance.

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Asked by Rod from Airdrie, Alberta, Canada

07/29/2013

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Can this be injected into the tree to control Eastern Elm Scale?

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Zylam Liquid Systemic Insecticide can be applied as a soil drench, soil injection, bark banding, foliar spray and broadcast spray treatments for insect control in landscape ornamental plants. The label does not give instructions for injecting into the actual tree or plant. We would recommend c…
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Zylam Liquid Systemic Insecticide can be applied as a soil drench, soil injection, bark banding, foliar spray and broadcast spray treatments for insect control in landscape ornamental plants. The label does not give instructions for injecting into the actual tree or plant. We would recommend contacting the manufacturer to confirm if this product can be used in that application, PBI Gordon can be reached at 800-821-7925.

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Asked by Cynthia from Bensalem,pa

04/23/2019

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Will Zylam control Emerald Ash Borer?

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Yes, Zylam Liquid Systemic Insecticide is labeled to control Emerald Ash Borers.

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Asked by Kelly from Rock Springs Wy

08/03/2014

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Oystershell Scale
Will this product be effective on Oystershell scale on Aspen Trees when applied as a bark spray?

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Yes, Zylam Liquid Systemic Insecticide is labeled for oystershell scale. For a bark application, you will use 16 fl. oz. of Zylam plus 1 fl. oz. of organosilicone surfactant. This will be added to a gallon of water. Do not apply more than 79 fl. oz. per acre per year. Please let us know if you have …
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Yes, Zylam Liquid Systemic Insecticide is labeled for oystershell scale. For a bark application, you will use 16 fl. oz. of Zylam plus 1 fl. oz. of organosilicone surfactant. This will be added to a gallon of water. Do not apply more than 79 fl. oz. per acre per year. Please let us know if you have any additional questions.

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Asked by June from Ga

03/15/2017

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How often does Zylam Liquid Systemic Insecticide need to be reapplied?

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The re-application time for Zylam Liquid Systemic Insecticide depends on what type of treatment you are doing. For soil drench treatments, you will re-apply once a year. For soil applications, do not apply more than a total of 4.9 pt (79 fl.oz.) per acre (1.8 fl.oz. per 1000 sq.ft.). The applicat…
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The re-application time for Zylam Liquid Systemic Insecticide depends on what type of treatment you are doing. For soil drench treatments, you will re-apply once a year. For soil applications, do not apply more than a total of 4.9 pt (79 fl.oz.) per acre (1.8 fl.oz. per 1000 sq.ft.). The applications can be split up, just be sure not to use more than the rates given per year.

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Asked by Tony from Tucson, Az

10/29/2013

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Can Zylam systemic insecticide be used safely on brown scale infected orchid plants in a greenhouse?

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Per the manufacturer, they do NOT recommend applying Zylam Liquid Systemic Insecticide in greenhouses or on orchids. It is to be used outdoors only in landscaped ornamentals. Please refer to the label by clicking the link below for more detailed information. http://www.domyownpestcontrol.com/msds/Z…
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Per the manufacturer, they do NOT recommend applying Zylam Liquid Systemic Insecticide in greenhouses or on orchids. It is to be used outdoors only in landscaped ornamentals. Please refer to the label by clicking the link below for more detailed information. http://www.domyownpestcontrol.com/msds/ZylamLiquid-SL.pdf We do carry Safari which is labeled for greenhouse use and for soft, brown scale. I do not see orchids specifically listed on the label but you can contact the manufacturer for usage information at Valent USA Corp 800.682.5368

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Asked by Nick from Pompano Beach, Fl

04/26/2017

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Will Zylam Liquid Systemic kill little leaf notcher weevils?
My orange tree is infested. How should I apply?

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Yes, Zyalm Liquid Systemic Insecticide can be safely used for leaf notchers on orange trees, but only if they are non-bearing fruit trees. This product cannot be used on trees that fruit would be harvested from. Depending on how you use the product, either foliar application or soil drench would d…
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Yes, Zyalm Liquid Systemic Insecticide can be safely used for leaf notchers on orange trees, but only if they are non-bearing fruit trees. This product cannot be used on trees that fruit would be harvested from. Depending on how you use the product, either foliar application or soil drench would determine how many trees this bottle could treat. Please see the following for each application which is directly from the product label: Foliar Application: 8 - 16 oz per 100 gallons. Apply in sufficient water to ensure thorough coverage of targer area. Use a minimum of 50 gallons finished spray per acre. Do not appy more than a total of 39 oz of product per acre per season as foliar spray. Start treatment prior to buildup of high pest populations. Foliar sprays: 100 gal of spray mix will treat 20,000 sq.ft of area. Soil Drench: Small Trees (Less than 20 inches diameter at breast height) 0.2-0.8 oz per inch diameter at breast height. Large Trees (24 inches diameter or greater at breast height) 0.4-0.8 oz per inch diameter at breast height. For Multi-Stem trees, base rate on cumulative inches of diameter of all stems at breast height. For optimal control, apply early in the plant's annual growing cycle and keep soil moist for at least 7 days after application. Only apply to moist soil. Do not apply to dry, saturated, or frozen soil. Heavy rainfall or inadequate irrigation immediately following application may decrease performance.

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Asked by Jenee from Georgia

01/17/2018

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Can I use Zylam Liquid Systemic Insecticide on a Birch tree?
I plan to do a bark banding treatment.

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Yes, you can use Zylam Liquid Systemic Insecticide for a bark banding treatment on a Birch tree. Per the manufacturer, any product that does not stay on the bark of the tree will make its way down the tree to be absorbed through the soil.

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Asked by Ricky from Roanoke, Va

03/15/2018

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How much Zylam Liquid Systemic Insecticide would I use to treat about 100 boxwoods that are 18 inches high with leafminers?
Please give me the exact mixing recommendations for using a 2 gal pump sprayer and the best application procedure?

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When using Zylam Liquid Insecticide for leafminers, you would use 0.2 to 0.4 oz of concentrate per foot of shrub height, per shrub. That would mean you would use 0.3 - 0.6 oz per 18-inch tall shrub, for a total of 30-60 oz of Zylam for the whole row. This is generally a once-a-year treatment. Most p…
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When using Zylam Liquid Insecticide for leafminers, you would use 0.2 to 0.4 oz of concentrate per foot of shrub height, per shrub. That would mean you would use 0.3 - 0.6 oz per 18-inch tall shrub, for a total of 30-60 oz of Zylam for the whole row. This is generally a once-a-year treatment. Most people will use a watering can or bucket to mix the product when doing a soil drench treatment, rather than a hand pump sprayer. Per the product label: Mix required dose in water and uniformly apply to soil around base of shrub or tree. Pull back mulch before drenching. For optimal performance apply at least 1 quart of dilute solutions per foot of height or inch of trunk diameter. If lower drench volume is used, apply 1/2 inch of irrigation immediately after application to move the product into the root zone. Keep soil moist for at least 7 days after application.

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Asked by Ricky from Roanoke, Va

03/20/2018

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Will Zylam Liquid Systemic Insecticide kill mites?

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No, unfortunately Zylam Liquid Systemic Insecticide is not labeled to kill mites.

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Asked by Dianne from Bancroft, Wisconsin

04/02/2021

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Will using Zylam Liquid Systemic Insecticide on a cherry tree hurt birds who eat the fruit?

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Neither the label nor the SDS for Zylam Liquid Systemic Insecticide mention bird/avian toxicity. The active ingredient is diluted enough to hurt insects but birds or mammals would have to ingest a lot of product. Potential risk will also depend on the health of the animal. Zylam Liquid Systemic …
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Neither the label nor the SDS for Zylam Liquid Systemic Insecticide mention bird/avian toxicity. The active ingredient is diluted enough to hurt insects but birds or mammals would have to ingest a lot of product. Potential risk will also depend on the health of the animal. Zylam Liquid Systemic Insecticide is not labeled for fruit trees, so we do not recommend using this on a fruiting cherry tree.

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Asked by Carl from Florence

02/10/2020

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Will Zylam treat LaceBug on London Plane Tree?

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Zylam Liquid Systemic Insecticide is labeled to treat for Lacebugs and safe to use on a London Planetree.

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Asked by Mary from Waelder, Tx

07/05/2019

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We think we have found ironclad beetles around our oak trees. Will they kill the trees? Will Zylam kill the beetles?

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Ironclad beetles are not know to cause damage to trees according to this article. We would recommend contacting your local cooperative extension office for a positive identification of the pest and what can be used to treat it.

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Asked by Steven from Layton

06/27/2019

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Does Zylam have an ammonia smell to it?

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Zylam should not have an odor.

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Asked by Clyde from Virginia

06/15/2018

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Can I use Zylam for bark banding for Japanese beetles on Crape Myrtles?
Is a banding application of Zylam on Crape Myrtles effective for Japanese Beetles? How long will it take to control the pests?

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Bark Banding applications of Zylam Liquid Systemic Insecticide for Japanese Beetles would not be recommended as they feed on the leaves of the trees. A systemic application to the soil would be best as directed on the product label. It can take up to 8 weeks to translocate throughout the plant…
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Bark Banding applications of Zylam Liquid Systemic Insecticide for Japanese Beetles would not be recommended as they feed on the leaves of the trees. A systemic application to the soil would be best as directed on the product label. It can take up to 8 weeks to translocate throughout the plant/tree depending on the size. For current infestations you can use a foliar application of something like Talstar P.

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Asked by Malika from Dublin, Oh

05/21/2017

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Can Zylam Liquid Systemic Insecticide be used systemically on Fruit trees such as pear, apple, peaches, plum, and cherry trees?

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Zylam Liquid Systemic Insecticide is not labeled for use on edibles.

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Asked by Ed from Nc

10/19/2016

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Will Zylam Liquid Systemic Insecticide work on ambrosia beetles?
They have attacked wild magnolias (also called bay magnolias or redbay trees)

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Unfortunately, insecticides like Zylam or any other systemic products are generally of no use to treat ambrosia or other boring beetles in trees. These beetles will not ingest the active ingredient, and trees infested with these insects are often already weak from disease, drought, other conditions …
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Unfortunately, insecticides like Zylam or any other systemic products are generally of no use to treat ambrosia or other boring beetles in trees. These beetles will not ingest the active ingredient, and trees infested with these insects are often already weak from disease, drought, other conditions before the beetles infest them. You can try trimming and destroying infested branches and spraying nearby susceptible trees with a preventative insecticide such as Talstar P. Fully infested trees will usually need to be removed and destroyed. This article from the Clemson Extension Service goes into more detail about ambrosia beetles.

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Asked by Dan from Tulsa, Okla

02/11/2016

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Will Zylam Liquid Systemic Insecticide work on the Crape Myrtle Bark Scale ?

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According to the Product Label, Zylam has been tested to be used on the following types of scale: Scale (Armored and Soft) including Azalea Bark, Brown Soft, Calico, Cottony Cushion, Cycad Aulacaspis, Cyptomeria, Duplachionapis, Elongate Hemlock, Euonymus, False Oleander, Fig Wax, Fletcher, Florida…
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According to the Product Label, Zylam has been tested to be used on the following types of scale: Scale (Armored and Soft) including Azalea Bark, Brown Soft, Calico, Cottony Cushion, Cycad Aulacaspis, Cyptomeria, Duplachionapis, Elongate Hemlock, Euonymus, False Oleander, Fig Wax, Fletcher, Florida Red, Florida Wax, Lecanium, Oystershell, Poplar (Aspen), Pine needle, Tea, Tulip Tree . While Crape Myrtle bark scale is not specifically listed it could be controled as well by the Zylam if applied properly. You may want to contact PBI Gordon at 8 0.821.7925 since they will be better experts on what their product may also be able to treat before applying this product.

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