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Bonide Systemic Granules Insect Control
Bonide Systemic Granules Insect Control is a powerful insecticide granule that effectively knocks out insects and protects residential ornamentals for up to 8 weeks.
10/30/25
Bonide Systemic Granules Insect Control, manufactured by Bonide, is an easy-to-use imidacloprid-based insecticide granule that protects roses, flowers, shrubs, and containerized plants (except edible plants) from plant-damaging pests such as Japanese beetles, aphids, and more.
These convenient granules contain a systemic action that makes them particularly effective for dense or hard-to-spray plants, as the insecticide reaches all parts of the plant internally. This ensures that even pests hidden in crevices or undersides of leaves are targeted since they will feed on the treated foliage.
Bonide Systemic Granules Insect Control offers a stress-free and reliable solution to future and current pest problems for the average home gardener. With its systemic action and 8-week residual, this product simplifies pest control.
Tools Needed
It will need to be applied with a chemical-purpose tablespoon, teaspoon, or measuring cup.
How to Use
- Step 1: Before using the product, determine the size of your plant container as this will determine the application rate. Refer to the label as the application rate will vary on container size and plant type. To treat roses and flowers, use 1/4 cup of Bonide Systemic Granules Insect Control per plant. For shrubs, use 1/2 cup of product per foot of plant height.
- Step 2: Apply the appropriate amount of granules evenly to the top of the soil. Mix the granules thoroughly into the top layer of the soil making sure not to damage the upper roots. Work granules into top 1 to 2 inches of soil.
- Step 3: Applications should be made every 8 weeks during the growing season.
Where to Use
Bonide Systemic Granules Insect Control can be used outdoors on residential flower beds, roses, flowers, shrubs, and containerized plants (except edible ones).
Do not use in vegetable gardens.
When to Use
This product may be applied at planting. When using on established plants, apply before pest problems occur or immediately when first seen.
Avoid applications when rainfall is expected to occur within the next 24 hours of application.
Safety Information
Bonide Systemic Granules Insect Control is safe to use around children and pets when applied according to the product label instructions. Always wear the proper personal protective equipment (PPE) when handling and applying this product.
Special Considerations
Food utensils such as teaspoons or measuring cups should not be used for food purposes after use with insecticides.
| Availability | Online |
| Restricted Use | No |
| Shipping Restrictions * = not registered** = restricted use | 1 Pound: CA**, CO**, CT*, MA**, MD**, ME**, NH**, NJ**, NV**, NY**, OR**, RI**, SD*, VT**, WA** 4 Pound: CA**, CO**, CT*, MA**, MD**, ME**, NH**, NJ**, NV**, NY**, OR**, RI**, SD*, VT**, WA** |
| Brand | BONIDE |
| Keith's Pro Tips | "To help assure that the roots can absorb the insecticide, do not water too heavily for the first 10 days." |
| Product Drawbacks | This product is highly toxic to aquatic invertebrates. |
| Target Pests | Adelgids, Aphids, Armored Scales (suppression), Fungus Gnat Larvae, Japanese Beetle Adults, Lace bugs, Leaf Beetles* (including Elm Leaf, Viburnum Leaf, and Lily Leaf Beetles), Leafhoppers (including Glassy-winged Sharpshooter), Leafminers, (including Birch and Boxwood Leafminers), Mealybugs, Pine Tip Moth Larvae*, Plant bugs*, Psyllids*, Root Weevil Larvae (including black vine weevils), Sawfly Larvae*, Soft Scales (including lobate lac scales), Thrips, Whiteflies, and White Grub larvae (such as Japanese Beetles, Chafers, European Chafer, Oriental Beetle, Asiatic Garden Beetle). |
| Application Equipment | Gloves |
| Application Methods | Granular Spreading |
| Active Ingredient | Imidacloprid 0.22% |
| Product Type | Insecticide |
| Formulation | Granular |
| Application Rate | To treat roses and flowers, use 1/4 cup of Bonide Systemic Granules Insect Control per plant. For shrubs, use 1/2 cup of product per foot of plant height. |
| Shelf Life | Bonide Systemic Granules Insect Control will last for 3 years when stored in a dry, clean location. |
| Yield | 1 lb. treats up to 8 medium-size roses. |
| Use Sites | Outdoors |
| Time to Kill | Bonide Systemic Granules Insect Control will control pests within several days and up to 8 weeks. |
| Comparable Products | Bonide Systemic Houseplant Insect Control Granules |
| EPA Registration # | 53883-217-4 |
| Restricted Use | No |
|---|---|
| Shipping Restrictions | CT, MA, SD |
| Availability | Online |
| Signal Word | CAUTION |
| Keith's Pro Tip | "To help assure that the roots can absorb the insecticide, do not water too heavily for the first 10 days." |
| Time to Kill | Bonide Systemic Granules Insect Control will control pests within several days and up to 8 weeks. |
| Chemical Type | Insecticide |
| Formulation | Granular |
| Application Methods | Granular Spreading |
| Product Drawbacks | This product is highly toxic to aquatic invertebrates. |
| Active Ingredient | Imidacloprid 0.22% |
| Application Equipment | Gloves |
| Mix Rate | To treat roses and flowers, use 1/4 cup of Bonide Systemic Granules Insect Control per plant. For shrubs, use 1/2 cup of product per foot of plant height. |
| Use Sites | Outdoors |
| Yield | 1 lb. treats up to 8 medium-size roses. |
| EPA Registration No. | 53883-217-4 |
| Shelf Life | Bonide Systemic Granules Insect Control will last for 3 years when stored in a dry, clean location. |
| Comparable Products | Bonide Systemic Houseplant Insect Control Granules |
| Children or pets? | No |
| Property Characteristics | Food-Bearing Plants |
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