How early in the spring should this be applied? My small trees get aphids every year.
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I would imagine that early spring right as new growth starts to develop or just prior to the new growth forming would be best. Just be aware that this product will kill good insects as well as the bad which is not good especially if used in abundance outside. I use this on my indoor plants and would recommend a natural product if possible outdoors.
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I live in Fla., so I apply this year 'round. As long as it is not freezing, I don't think you should have a problem.
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I actually talked to the company, they said once a year is sufficient. Preferably applied in spring, but not required then. Just do not apply it during possible freezing temps or a day of heavy rain.
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mix 2 pounds per 30 gallons of water. Spray each tree untill the leaves are damp on both sides but not dripping. Start spraing at first leaves and spray every 2 to 3 weeks untill arround the first of June. hope this helps you.
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I normally continue to spray lightly one to two times after the apparent infestation has ceased.My reasoning is that some pests continue tosurvive hidden under leaves etc.. Aphids are tricky to eradicate especially if the weather is cooler or the plants do not receive a fair amountof sun. You need to keep a eye on new growth also, as this seems to be where pests love to congregate.
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You should not use this on trees with fruit consumed by people. Also it works best when applied in early spring before leaves have formed. Not saying you can't apply now, June 2, but you may still have more bugs eating leaves when Japanese beetles emerge for example. As for fruit, realize this product is absorbed through the entire tree. You do not want to consume that do you?
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I bought it with the main purpose of eradicating creeping Chas (my nemesis!). It was height of summer, so I'm not sure it was the best time to apply. All said: no immediate effect, but the next year, most of it was gone from the yard. The untreated adjacent yard is still crawling with it. So maybe it was taken up in the roots and slowly killed it over the winter.
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Depends on where you live. These things don't survive much of a Winter, so up North the best time is in the spring. If you are far enough South for a very mild winter, you can probably apply them anytime
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I grew them at early spring, they started to bear since May, and it is still bearing now at September, I live in New Jersey so I don't think it would still bear at winter but perhaps in warmer area they will that I hope someone live in warmer place could further confirm that.
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spring going into summer is when it took best in my yard. When you 1st apply, make sure you're drenching yard for the next few weeks 3-4 per week. I saw immediate response 1 week in and real lush the weeks to follow.
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I live in zone 7 and they are annuals. No change in the winter, still green. Full sun or shade is fine. Mine is in full sun. Follow the planting direction and you will be fine.
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I sprayed in January when there was a good snow cover and I expected the deer would be arriving. They came into my yard but stayed away from the arborvitae. In my case I didn't need to reapply.
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Spring would be best if you live more in the north. I planted mine during summer. It is growing nicely, but no flowers yet. I will mulch and have it in a more sheltered area so it survives winter. Hopefully it will really take off next spring.
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I would wait until Spring or better yet Summer, when the nut sedge are visible. I did it in the late summer and it worked.
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Exact time depends on your location. I'm in W TX, gets warm here a lot sooner in the year than MN. I put it down 4th week of May, have enough for a 2nd lighter treatment 4th week of June. I see the 1st June bugs near the end of May here, so that timing has worked for me. See my review as to why timing is important.
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the label (and it may be under the label) is a good start.. however if there is a lot of rain forecast, I use about a cup per 24 in container, 2 on trees less than 4 ft tall and 3 on pines over 8 ft. Also spread it around the drip line on trees /shrubs not in containers.. those in containers spread around the inside of the rim, putting it around the trunks is a waste as the trees/shrubs don't feed there. If you're in a drier climate than the PNW, either water heavily or reduce the amount and consider a second application in 2 weeks. Also consider the soil.. sandy soils will absorb faster and lessen the chance of burning, clay soils or dense loam holds the concentrations longer so some caution in over applying is warranted.
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To add to my previous answer...not a big fan of insecticide....I only spray once a year in the spring and this seems to work well
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I put on at the end of May and then about once a month. It is the best product I have found. I have about 200 varieties of hostas and this keeps them looking great. I do not have an irrigation system but do have rain and have not noticed much problem with effectiveness. I always try to apply when I know it will be dry for a couple of days.