Use and Care Manual
TREES
HOW
MUCH
TO
APPLY
PESTICIDE
STORAGE
PESTICIDE
DISPOSAL
DIRECTIONS FOR USE (cont'd)
TREE WITH 2 OR MORE TRUNKS
SHRUBS
CONTAINERIZED PLANTS
IMPORTANT-
Directions for Storage and Disposal
HOW
TO
APPLY
Measure the distance in inches around the tree trunk at
approximately 4.5 feet from ground level. This measurement
is the amount of ounces of product to add to 1 gallon of water.
Example: A tree measuring 8 inches around, pour 8 ounces
of product into 1 gallon of water.
If the tree measures greater than 50 inches around, pour the
required product into 2 gallons of water.
A exible tape measure is the recommended method for
measuring the distance around a tree.
Measure the distance in inches around each tree trunk at
approximately 4.5 feet from ground level, add together, and
multiply by 0.75. This measurement is the number of ounces
of product to add to one gallon of water.
Example: A tree has 4 trunks. They measure 20, 10, 5, and
5 (inches) or a total of 40 inches. 40 x 0.75 = 30 ounces, pour
30 ounces of product into one gallon of water. If 50 or more
ounces of product are required, pour into 2 gallons of water.
Measure the height of the shrub to the nearest foot.
Multiply the number of feet by 3 – this is the number of
ounces of product to add to 1 gallon of water.
Pull back mulch and weed barrier before application.
Trees and Shrubs:
•
Fill a bucket or watering can with 1 gallon of water. For trees
with circumference greater than 50”, use 2 gallons of water.
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Shake the bottle well.
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Carefully measure required amount of product into bucket.
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Slowly pour the solution evenly around the tree. For best
results, pour as close to the TRUNK/main stem of the
tree/shrub as possible.
Pour the required product into sucient water to wet the
potting soil thoroughly. To help assure that roots absorb
the insecticide, do not water too heavily for the rst 10 days.
Container Size Amount Product Needed
1 gallon 1 teaspoon
2 gallon 2 teaspoons
3 gallon 1 Tablespoon
5 gallon 1
2
/3 Tablespoons
10 gallon 3
1
/3 Tablespoons
15 gallon 5 Tablespoons
20 gallon 6
2
/3 Tablespoons
Restriction: Do not make more than one application per year.
(cont’d)
DIRECTIONS FOR USE (cont'd)
HOW
TO
APPLY
(cont’d)
The insecticide and fertilizer dissolved in water moves down
through the soil, where it is absorbed by the roots. Once
absorbed, it moves up through the tree or shrub providing
year-long insect protection and feeds. This product even
moves into new growth after application, thus protecting and
feeding it, too! To get complete results, the insecticide and
fertilizer must distribute completely through the tree or shrub.
Depending on the size and health of the plant, this may take
one week to three months (for very large trees). Rain or water
cannot wash o this internal protection and feeding.
HOW THIS
PRODUCT
WORKS
Store in original container in a cool, dry place, out of the reach
of children, preferably a locked storage cabinet.
Protect from freezing.
If Empty:
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Non-rellable container. Do not rell or reuse container
•
Rinse the empty product container thoroughly and disperse
the rinse water around tree or shrub as part of application.
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Place empty container in trash or oer for recycling if available.
If Partly Filled:
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Call your local solid waste agency or toll free 1-877-229-3724
for disposal instructions.
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Never place unused product down any indoor or outdoor drain.
Children and pets may re-enter the treated area after it has dried.
NOTE: Application to trees heavily infested may not prevent their eventual loss
due to existing pest damage and tree stress.
Trees and Shrubs:
(cont'd)
•
Fill the bucket with clean water and pour it around the
trunk as well.
Containerized Plants:
•
Apply the solution evenly on top of potting soil and water
thoroughly.
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For the rst 10 days, avoid ushing through the container
to the point where it ows out the bottom.
•
For indoor containerized plants, bring outdoors, make
treatment, and return indoors when no excess water is present.
Additional Directions:
•
Use this product as part of an overall tree and shrub health
care program before problems start. This product can be
applied anytime except when the soil is waterlogged or
frozen. These conditions inhibit the movement of the product
down into the root zone. During prolonged dry periods,
saturate the soil around the tree or shrub well with water
the night before making an application.
•
For severe infestations, treat with a foliar insecticide such as
Bayer Advanced 3-in-1 Insect, Disease & Mite Control Concentrate,
then use this product as part of a routine care program.