Fertilome (11207) Tree & Shrub Drench (1 gal)

Some of my Green Giant Arborvitae suffered damage from a heavy snowfall, and the trunks had cracks in them. When this happens, the tree is in distress, and releases ethanol. The ethanol attracted borers/miners to the trees. Eventually, they would have killed the trees. So, I used this Fertilome as a systemic root drench. Pour the correct amount around the base of the trunk, and the roots suck it up into the tree, killing the bugs as they feed on the trunk. Unfortunately, it's an annual process until the tree completely heals. But, I will say this much. I can tell which trees are infected. The branches and leaves are drooping, and usually you will find holes in the trunk. Applied this in the spring. Within 2 weeks, the trees started perking up, and new growth was coming in quickly. This will be my 2nd year of this process, and none of the trees died. May take another application next year to rid the tree of the infestation. Much cheaper than replacing a 30' Green Giant Arborvitae Tree !!!!!

The issue on my Cana Lillies is the leaf roller bugs do a number on them every spring. And the solution is to treat the plants as they have just started growing but before the bugs have a chance to establish themselves. I've used this product for a few years and been pretty happy with the performance, adding about 16 oz. to a 2-gallon pail and then literally drenching the soil and inside the plants once they get about 12" in height. The mixture can be poured from a watering can (my preferred method) or with a pressure sprayer (which just takes a long time to really get the volume needed into the soil). I don't know of an alternative to this product and this large jug from Amazon is a good value compared to the little bottles I've been using from my local garden supply shop.In past summers, it has given good protection for a month or so before the leaf rollers show up again, but less aggressively. I treated a little heavier and earlier this year, so time will tell; I may also do a mid-summer drench for good measure.

Used it on a 50 year old crabapple tree that has a recurrent problem with insects. Drenched it, leaves are out and looking great so far. Half the price of what we used to use.

Time will tell how well it work. I suspect some pest affecting trees. Applies to trees and a few larger shrubs.. Applied mixture as directed.

Did what it was supposed to do.

I use this twice a year in Tennessee- January and June. Last year I missed a tree. In the photo it’s obvious which tree got stripped of leaves by the aphids, the fuller tree was treated. Lesson learned.Before I started treating my trees, it wasn’t a good idea to walk under them talking or without a hat because I saw sun rays through the branches once. In the rays I saw p00 raining down. Some people call it honeydew. Honeydew my goodness. That’s like calling an outhouse a powder room. It coated flowers, lawn ornaments, the windshield of my truck black. The goo is sticky and requires manual scrubbing. I’m just glad I found this product solution.I have 16 trees I treat and use 9 oz of product per gallon of water, no matter the size of the tree. If I used the recommended amount on my mature trees, which includes all 16, I’d have to buy six or seven gallons which is totally not necessary. For two trees growing right close to one another I treat each tree separately.Bonus: Even if it’s late and you see proof of an infestation, treat it. Within literally a couple days you’ll stop them dead. Don’t be surprised to see new growth on the tree after it’s treated.

good price compared to locally. prompt delivery.

great