12 Month Tree & Shrub Insect Control Landscape Formula II

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12 Month Tree & Shrub Landscape Formula II 1 Gallon

A great value for more mature trees or a large number of trees

Kills listed insects and prevents new infestations for up to 12 months
Concentrated formula provides excellent value when treating mature trees or multiple trees¹
1 Gallon Concentrate
Active: 2.94% Imidacloprid

Not for sale, sale into, and or use in Nassau, Suffolk, Kings and Queens counties of NY. Reclassified as restricted use in CT & MD.

¹Contains twice the concentration of BioAdvanced™ Science Based Solutions 12 Month Tree & Shrub Protect & Feed Concentrate.

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Can too much rain impact the efficacy of 12 Month Tree & Shrub Insect Control Landscape Formula II?

No! After 12 Month Tree & Shrub Insect Control Landscape Formula II is applied, too much rain will not reduce efficacy, and the systemic action can’t be washed off.

Does the size of the tree make a difference?

Yes! The use rate is 1/2 ounce of the product per 1 inch of distance around the tree trunk (circumference).

How long does 12 Month Tree & Shrub Insect Control Landscape Formula II work?

A single application of this product provides season-long systemic, 12 months of residual control of insect pests on trees and shrubs.

Can I use 12 Month Tree & Shrub Insect Control Landscape Formula II on rose bushes?

Yes, put 1-1/2 ounces of 12 Month Tree & Shrub Insect Control Landscape Formula II per 1 foot of height into 1 gallon of water, and pour around the base of the plant.

Can I pour 12 Month Tree & Shrub Insect Control Landscape Formula II over my shrubs and get foliar protection?

No, as stated on the product label, it must be poured around the base of the plant.

Please be sure to always read and follow all label instructions carefully.

Can 12 Month Tree & Shrub Insect Control Landscape Formula II be used in containers?

Yes, refer to the products label for directions on applying 12 Month Tree & Shrub Insect Control Landscape Formula II to containerized plants.

How do you apply 12 Month Tree & Shrub Insect Control Landscape Formula II?

For trees, mix 1/2 ounce per 1 inch of distance around the tree (circumference), and place this amount in 1 gallon of water. Pour this solution on the soil around the base of the tree or shrub.

For shrubs, use 1.5 ounces per 1 foot of height mixed in 1 gallon of water. Pour this solution on the soil around the base of the tree or shrub.

For example:

If a tree measures 20 inches around, then mix 10 ounces of Bayer Advanced 12 Month Tree & Shrub Insect Control Landscape Formula II in 1 gallon of water and pour around the base of the tree.

If you have a 2-foot azalea, then mix 3 ounces of Bayer Advanced 12 Month Tree & Shrub Insect Control Landscape Formula II in 1 gallon of water and pour on the soil around the base of the plant.

When is the best time of the year to apply 12 Month Tree & Shrub Insect Control Landscape Formula II?

This product can be applied anytime during the growing season. Fall applications may be most appropriate for early spring pests such as birch leafminers, aphids, etc.

For pests that occur later in the season, late fall or early spring applications are effective.

Do NOT apply this product when the ground is frozen or waterlogged. If the ground is frozen or waterlogged, the material cannot soak into the ground and get to the roots.

I have a Hemlock tree. When do I apply 12 Month Tree & Shrub Insect Control Landscape Formula II?

Soil treatments should be made when the soil is moist and not frozen or waterlogged. Fall to early winter (late August to early December) and spring to early summer (mid-March to mid-June) are optimal periods for making soil applications for the hemlock woolly adelgid.

What insects are controlled by 12 Month Tree & Shrub Insect Control Landscape Formula II?

If used according to label instructions, this product will effectively control a number of insects. Please refer to the product label for more information.