Adonis 2F Insecticide/Termiticide

December 12, 2011Ted from Lake Worth, Fl asked:

QHow do I apply Adonis 2F as a soil drench for ficus with whitefly?
How do I apply this as a soil drench? Do I use a sprayer? I have a very large ficus tree with white flies.

AMost people use a 5 gallon bucket or a large watering can to apply Adonis as a soil drench. You will need 0.1 to 0.2 fl. oz. (3 to 6 mL) of Adonis 2F per foot of shrub height or 0.1 to 0.2 fl oz per inch of trunk diameter for trees. The amount of water that is used will vary depending on soil conditions and volumes that are easy for applicators to use. The minimum amount of water that should be used is 1 pint per foot of shrub height (or inch of trunk diameter for trees) but you may use 1 quart -1 gallon of water per foot of height (or inch of trunk diameter for trees) as well. Denser soils such as clay do not accept water as readily, so the lower volume of water is suggested.  Since sandy soils can accept more water, using the higher volume of water is preferred. After the soil drench has been applied you should water it in with at east 1/2 inch of water. Note: Water simply acts as a carrier and it is important that even distribution of the product is achieved. Thus, more water may be used if the applicator feels runoff will not occur and proper penetration of the root zone is achieved. Insecticides applied to the soil are taken up by the roots and translocated throughout the tree or shrub. Root/soil drenches offer the advantage of requiring no special equipment to apply (other than a bucket or watering can). However, surface layers of organic matter, such as mulch or leaf litter, can bind the insecticide and reduce uptake. Before applying drenches, it is important to remove or pull back any mulch or dead leaves so the insecticide solution is poured directly on the mineral soil. It is also important to keep the soil around the tree or shrub moist for the next 7-10 days after applications to encourage uptake. We also recommend using a product with an active ingredient that is different than the soil drench for a foliage application while you are waiting for the Adonis to translocate through the ficus. Talstar P is the most popular choice for foliage application on ficus for white fly.

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March 25, 2012Jay from Amherst Oh asked:

QIs Adonis 2F effective for green bore ash tree applications?
What would the recommended water :chemical ratio be for the once a year dosage

AAdonis 2F is labeled to use on trees to help protect against boring beetles. Treatments should begin in May or June and should be done every year to protect trees from the Emerald Ash Borers. Most people use a 5 gallon bucket or a large watering can to apply Adonis as a soil drench. You will need 0.1 to 0.2 fl. oz. (3 to 6 mL) of Adonis 2F per inch of trunk diameter for trees. It is recommended that you use the higher rate for boring beetles. The amount of water that is used will vary depending on soil conditions and volumes that are easy for applicators to use. The minimum amount of water that should be used is 1 pint per inch of trunk diameter for trees but you may use 1 quart -1 gallon of water per inch of trunk diameter for trees. Denser soils such as clay do not accept water as readily, so the lower volume of water is suggested.  Since sandy soils can accept more water, using the higher volume of water is preferred. After the soil drench has been applied you should water it in with at east 1/2 inch of water. Note: Water simply acts as a carrier and it is important that even distribution of the product is achieved. Thus, more water may be used if the applicator feels runoff will not occur and proper penetration of the root zone is achieved. Insecticides applied to the soil are taken up by the roots and translocated throughout the tree or shrub. Root/soil drenches offer the advantage of requiring no special equipment to apply (other than a bucket or watering can). However, surface layers of organic matter, such as mulch or leaf litter, can bind the insecticide and reduce uptake. Before applying drenches, it is important to remove or pull back any mulch or dead leaves so the insecticide solution is poured directly on the mineral soil. It is also important to keep the soil around the tree or shrub moist for the next 10-14 days after applications to encourage uptake.

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September 22, 2011Joe from Melbourne, Florida asked:

QI have a 30 foot canary island date palm that has a palm weevil infestation. What product should I use?

AWe would recommend Adonis 2F, which is a much more economical version of Merit.  You would use the soil drench method.  Apply .2 ounces per inch of trunk diameter.  Soil Drench: Apply uniformly as a drench around the base of the tree in not less than 10 gallons of water per 1000 square feet. Direct application to the root area. Remove plastic or any other barrier that will stop solution from reaching the root zone.

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September 4, 2011Brian from Wa. asked:

QIs this Dominion's new label?

ANo, Dominion does not have a new label.  Adonis 2F is a very similar product to Dominion 2L, but it is made by a different company.  They should perform the same way, but they are not made by the same company.  Adonis 2F is made by Envincio, and Dominion 2L is made by Control Solutions.

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March 11, 2012Jim from United States asked:

Qwhat kind of product do you use for a bug that eats the roots of flowers and plants just planted?
every time we plant flowers they die within the first 2 months, we pull them up and there is no roots left on them.

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We are not sure what exactly is doing the damage, but Adonis 2F is a great product for that purpose.  Adonis contains imidacloprid, which is a systemic and can be taken up by the roots of the plants and flowers.  When bugs eat the roots, no matter what but it is, they will ingest the insecticide and die.  As long as the plants you are treating are not edible and not near a garden, this product would be good to apply.  It is typically applied as a soil drench, meaning you mix up a gallon or two at a time and drench the area that you are having trouble with.  Please read the product label for full instructions on soil drenching. 

Here is a link to the product: http://www.domyownpestcontrol.com/adonis-2f-insecticidetermiticide-p-1758.html

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January 31, 2013Sarah from Charlotte, Nc asked:

QHow frequently should Adonis 2F be applied for whitefly/aphid infestation on large ligustrums?
I used entire 27 1/2 oz on 36 ligustrums that are about 10 feet tall. Leaves have sooty mold and eggs are on undersides of leaves. Hoping systemic will be effective before eggs hatch in March. How frequently should I apply the insecticide? And, did I use enough?

AYou will need to apply Adonis two times per year for whitefly. You may also need to use a foliage spray such as Talstar P to get control of the whitefly as the Adonis is tranlocated through the plant (it can take about month to translocate through the plant).

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