Ferti-lome Tree and Shrub Drench
VPG
Ferti-lome Tree and Shrub Drench
Ferti-lome Tree and Shrub Drench is an effective systemic liquid insecticide that ensures year long protection of trees and shrubs from insects like the Japanese beetle all the way to the plants foliage and roots.
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Ferti-lome Tree and Shrub Drench, manufactured by VPG, Inc., is a systemic insecticide used to control a variety of insects like adelgids and aphids from destroying your outdoor trees, shrubs, listed fruit trees and nut trees.
When this suspended concentrate is applied to the soil surrounding the tree or shrub, it will absorb into the shrub/trees roots becoming a part of the plants system. Once absorbed into the soil, Ferti-lome Tree and Shrub Drench will help to protect current trees or shrubs for up to a year against pests, but also spread to new plants beginning to grow.
Ferti-lome Tree and Shrub Drench is an easy to use insecticide that readily dissolves in water to fight against pests without being washed off by rain or water.
Tools Needed
To apply Ferti-lome Tree and Shrub Drench, you will need a handheld pump sprayer, backpack sprayer, bucket, or measuring utensil.
Bucket or measuring utensils should not be used for any food or drinking water purposes after use with this product.
How to Use
- Step 1: Determine the size of the tree or shrub you intend to treat to determine how much Ferti-lome Tree and Shrub Drench to use. To do this, measure the distance around the tree trunk or the height of the shrub. Measure distance in inches around the tree trunk at chest height. For every tree trunk inch you measure will be 1 fl. oz of product. If there are multiple tree trunks, add their tree trunks together, then multiple by 0.75. For example, if one tree trunk has four trunks and they measure 20, 5, 10, and 5 inches or a total of 40 inches (40 X .75 = 30 ounces of product to use). For shrubs, you will use 3 fl. oz. of product per foot of height.
- Step 2: To mix, fill your sprayer, bucket, or water can with 1 gallon of water, then agitate the measured amount of Ferti-lome Tree and Shrub Drench before applying to water. If your tree exceeds 50 inches then use 2 gallons of water. Carefully pour the product into the required amount of water within your sprayer or other equipment. Agitate until spray mixture is evenly mixed.
- Step 3: Go to treatment area and slowly pour the solution around the trunk/main stem of the tree/shrub as close as possible.
- Step 4: Refill the sprayer, bucket, or watering can with clean water and pour it around the trunk as well.
Where to Use
Ferti-lome Tree and Shrub Drench can be used on outdoor trees and shrubs, including certain types of fruit and nut trees such as apple, crabapple, pecan, loquat, mayhaw, quince, oriental pear, and pear.
Do not apply this product by any application method, to linden, basswood or other Tilia species in the State of Oregon.
When to Use
Ferti-lome Tree and Shrub Drench can be used anytime of the year, preferably in the early fall before insect activity begins. Apply this product when the turf is not waterlogged or frozen for the product to move more easily into the plants roots. If there has been a prolonged dry period, you will want to water the tree or shrub the night before application.
Safety Information
Ferti-lome Tree and Shrub Drench 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 mixing and applying this product.
Children and pets may re-enter the treated area after it has dried.
Special Considerations
Soil that has been saturated or waterlogged cannot be treated with Ferti-lome Tree and Shrub Drench.
| Availability | Online |
| Restricted Use | No |
| Shipping Restrictions | 1 Gallon: AK, CA, CT, HI, IN, MI, NY, OR, RI, SC, VT, WA 16 Ounce: AK, CA, CT, HI, IN, MI, NY, OR, RI, SC, VT, WA 2.5 Gallon: AK, CA, CT, HI, IN, MI, NY, OR, RI, SC, VT, WA 32 Ounce: AK, CA, CT, HI, IN, MI, NY, OR, RI, SC, VT, WA |
| Brand | VPG |
| Keith's Pro Tips | "Keep an eye on the rain forecasts and apply when the soil is relatively dry. To see best results, the ground should not be waterlogged or saturated from rainfall or water." |
| Product Drawbacks | Ferti-lome Tree and Shrub Drench will not help a shrub or tree with a current advanced infestation or prevent loss from current insect damage. |
| Target Pests | Adelgids, Aphids, Billbug, Crane Fly Larvae, Leaf Beetles (including Elm Leaf Beetles and Viburnum Leaf Beetles), Vine Weevil Larvae (Including Black Vine Weevil), Leafhoppers (including Glassy-winged Sharpshooter), Roundheaded Borers (Including Asian Longhorned Beetle and Eucalyptus Longhorned Borer), Flatheaded (Including Bronze Birch Alder, and Emerald Ash Borers), Leafminers (Including Birch Leafminers), Mealybugs, Pine Tip Moth Larvae, Japanese Beetles, Adult Psyllids, Lacebugs, Royal Palm Bugs, Sawfly Larvae, Scales (Includes Armored Scale [Suppression] and Soft Scale), Thrips, Whiteflies (Except California) |
| Application Equipment | Backpack Sprayer, Pump Sprayer, Spray Rig |
| Application Methods | Drench Treatment, Spot Treatment |
| Active Ingredient | Imidacloprid 1.47% |
| Product Type | Insecticide |
| Formulation | Suspended Concentrate |
| Application Rate | For a single tree trunk you will want to apply 1 oz. of Ferti-lome Tree and Shrub Drench per inch of distance around trunk. For shrubs, you will use 3 fl. oz. of product per foot of height. |
| Shelf Life | Ferti-lome Tree and Shrub Drench will last for up to 3 years when stored in a cool, dry place, out of the reach of children, preferably a locked storage cabinet. |
| Yield | 1 gallon of Ferti-lome Tree and Shrub Drench will treat up to 128 inches of a tree trunk and 42 inches of a shrub. |
| Use Sites | Outdoors |
| Time to Kill | Effects from Ferti-lome Tree and Shrub Drench could take between one week to three months to see. Any rain or water will slow down the treatment process to the tree or shrub. |
| Comparable Products | Dominion Tree & Shrub |
| EPA Registration # | 42750-155-7401 |
3/5/23
Mark Stinchomb
Verified Buyer
Nice company, great product, and good prices. They really take good care of customers.
I recommend them for anything yard chemicals.
I recommend them for anything yard chemicals.
10/7/21
Home guy
Verified Buyer
Ferti-lome Tree and Shrub Drench works in crepe myrtle bark scale
I have used ferti-lome Tree and Shrub drench in the past and it successfully got rid of the bark scale that was attacking my crepe myrtles. I suspect it will work again this time. It takes some time to work since it is systemic. The product is easy to use since you only have to mix it with water per the directions and pour it around the plant.
I ordered the product online and it was delivered as scheduled.
I ordered the product online and it was delivered as scheduled.
8/8/21
Charles Whitlock
Verified Buyer
Takes time to tell
Tree & Shrub Drench is a systemic product so you won't see instant results. It takes time for the drench to go through the root system. Long term it is good for killing scale in bushes and trees.
| Restricted Use | No |
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| Shipping Restrictions | AK, CA, CT, HI, IN, MI, NY, OR, RI, SC, VT, WA |
| Availability | Online |
| Signal Word | CAUTION |
| Keith's Pro Tip | "Keep an eye on the rain forecasts and apply when the soil is relatively dry. To see best results, the ground should not be waterlogged or saturated from rainfall or water." |
| Target Pests Multi | Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter, Adelgids, Aphids, Armored Scale, Ash Borer, Asian Longhorned Beetles, Beetles, Billbugs, Birch Leafminer, Black Vine Weevil Larvae, Bronze Birch Borers, Crane Flies Larvae, Elm Leaf Beetles, Emerald Ash Borer, Eucalyptus Longhorned Borer, Flatheaded Borers, Japanese Beetle, Lace Bugs, Leaf Beetle, Leafhoppers, Leafminers, Longhorned Beetles, Mealybugs, Pine Tip Moth Larvae, Psyllids, Roundheaded Wood Borers, Royal Palm Bugs, Sawfly Larvae, Scales, Soft Scale, Thrips, Viburnum Leaf Beetles, Whiteflies, Wood Borers |
| Time to Kill | Effects from Ferti-lome Tree and Shrub Drench could take between one week to three months to see. Any rain or water will slow down the treatment process to the tree or shrub. |
| Chemical Type | Insecticide |
| Formulation | Suspended Concentrate |
| Application Methods | Drench Treatment, Spot Treatment |
| Product Drawbacks | Ferti-lome Tree and Shrub Drench will not help a shrub or tree with a current advanced infestation or prevent loss from current insect damage. |
| Active Ingredient | Imidacloprid 1.47% |
| Application Equipment | Backpack Sprayer, Pump Sprayer, Spray Rig |
| Mix Rate | For a single tree trunk you will want to apply 1 oz. of Ferti-lome Tree and Shrub Drench per inch of distance around trunk. For shrubs, you will use 3 fl. oz. of product per foot of height. |
| Low Use Rate | 1 oz. per inch of distance around trunk. |
| High Use Rate | 3 oz. per foot of height. |
| Use Sites | Outdoors |
| Yield | 1 gallon of Ferti-lome Tree and Shrub Drench will treat up to 128 inches of a tree trunk and 42 inches of a shrub. |
| EPA Registration No. | 42750-155-7401 |
| Shelf Life | Ferti-lome Tree and Shrub Drench will last for up to 3 years when stored in a cool, dry place, out of the reach of children, preferably a locked storage cabinet. |
| Comparable Products | Dominion Tree & Shrub |
| Children or pets? | No |
| Property Characteristics | Food-Bearing Plants |
Questions and Answers
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Q:Want to make sure this size is actually 2.5 gallons (320 oz)? I asked, as I haven’t seen this size on any other website. And I didn’t see the ounces given anywhere on the “detail” Information provided. (Wanted to make sure it wasn’t a typo).4/17/24A:Yes, we have the 2.5 gallon size of Ferti-lome Tree and Shrub Drench in stock. Be sure to add it to cart when you are ready for check out and take a look at other suggested products as well.
Amanda
4/19/24 -
Q:Will work for ants on my palm trees?10/26/23A:I have used this product now for 3 years. I’m in Texas and apply to everything I have in the ground in March and I really don’t have to use any pesticides on anything the rest of the year. It’s been amazing for me. My plants thrive without the pests. I did call ferti-lome before I started using and told them everything I had in the ground to make sure I could use it. I don’t have palms so I would recommend calling them first but if you choose to use the 3 gallon is best price deal. Good luck
cheri abston
10/26/23Certified Buyer -
Q:Can you use tree and shrub drench more than once a year for scale?7/8/23A:Two part question. You can use this more than once a year. Regarding scale, I suggest you contact the manufacturer, I don't know. We use it for the infestation of bore beetles. Does it work? We've used it for at least 5 years now and it controls the beetle worms which harbor themselves in the middle of branches causing them to snap off. The frequency has diminished, but they're still present, so it works, it does not eradicate.
Peter Strub
7/8/23Certified Buyer -
Q:Can this product be used on other outdoor perennial plants such as day lilies? If so, what concentration rate?4/2/23A:Ferti-lome Tree and Shrub Drench can only be used on listed tree and shrub species, which day lilies are not considered. Supreme IT is a broad-spectrum insecticide that can be used on ornamentals. Depending on the pest, treat with 0.125 to 1.0 fl. oz. of Supreme I/T per gallon of water per 1,000 square feet or 5.4 to 43.5 fl. oz. per 100 gallons for ornamental applications. Before application to entire planting, test treat a small portion of the plant (NOT ENTIRE plant) and watch for signs of sensitivity for at least 14 days. Some plant species may be sensitive to the final spray solution. https://www.solutionsstores.com/reclaim-it-insecticide
Amanda Chavez
4/3/23Certified Buyer -
Q:If my shrub is 6' tall, I would need to use a total of 18 oz of Tree Drench to 1 gallon of water, is that correct?4/2/22A:I’ve only used it on crepe myrtles and small trees so my mix was based on tree diameter. Based on the instruction sheet 18 oz is correct for a 6ft shrub. I expect how dense the scrub is might make some difference.
B Ned Dean
4/2/22Certified Buyer -
Q:Can I use it on my houseplants?3/2/22A:Since the first answer provided didnt actually answer your question and just reiterated the "intended" use of the product, I can say from experience that while yes, it is recommended to use outdoors on trees and shrubs because the product is able to spread out and down into an endless amount of soil and earth as needed unlike the same concentration being confined in a pot or container which actually results in a much higher concentration remaining in the small amount of soil surrounding your roots until the roots are able to absorb it in the original concentration instead of gradually dispersing throughout the surrounding soil in your garden where it is absorbed by the roots of other plants as well. Trees and shrubs can uptake a greater amount of the root drench safely because of the mass available for the product to travel through. What the tree doesn't uptake right away continues to spread out in the surrounding soil over the course of several waterings and is absorbed by other plants helping to reduce the concentration gradually and prevent phytotoxicity as the concentration is continuously reduced giving the intended plant access to what it needs without forcing it to absorb a toxic amount. I have used this successfully on my houseplants to eradicate a Thrips infestation last year. But I used a far lower concentration than recommended on the label. Take in to consideration that the amount you add to each pot will reman there until it absorbed by the roots or flushed out by hand when you water your plants. I do NOT recommend using this product if you water your plants from the bottom. Since it is a systemic treatment, I applied a much weaker concentration a day after a lighter than normal watering, and finished watering the rest of the way with this mixed into the water. I gave each plant about 1-2 weeks and closely monitored the response of each plant as well as the effect on the current thrips population. Treat again based off the results for each plant.
Janey
4/26/22Certified Buyer -
Q:I read the label instructions and it seems like the amount to use on shrubs is much greater than for trees. Is the required dosage really 3 ounces of Ferti Lome soil drench concentrate per foot of height for shrubs? That means a 5 ft tall shrub would require nearly a pint of the concentrate. That seems excessive and expensive.2/26/22A:As stated on page 4 of the product label, you will need to use 3 oz. of Ferti-lome Tree and Shrub Drench per foot of height of shrub.
Amanda Chavez
2/28/22Certified Buyer -
Q:Is Tree and shub drench good to use on sago palms that have scale?10/20/21A:Though not mentioned by name, a sago palm is considered an ornamental plant. Ferti-lome Tree and Shrub Drench does eliminate scale from non-edible trees, shrubs, and ornamental plants.
Amanda Chavez
10/20/21Certified Buyer
