Bonide Fruit Tree Spray Concentrate - Questions & Answers

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  • Asked by John
    03/19/2011
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    What is the best product for spraying peach and apple trees for insect control?
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    We carry a product called Bonide Fruit Tree Spray Concentrate that would be exactly what you need. Bonide Fruit Tree Spray is a liquid fruit tree spray concentrate containing insecticide, fungicide, aphicide, miticide, scalicide, and spreadersticker all in one solution. Simple to use, mixes instantly with water, no plugged nozzles, no pre-mixing or straining required.
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  • Asked by Mark from Webster City, Iowa
    04/24/2015
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    Is Bonide Fruit Tree Spray Concentrate harmful to honey bees?
    What negative effects to the honeybee occur when using this product? LD50 for bees?
    A
     Bonide Fruit Tree Spray Concentrate is highly toxic to bees if applied to blooming plants. 
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  • Asked by Darlene
    04/03/2011
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    How long after spraying Bonide Fruit Tree Spray do you have to wait before you can harvest the fruit?
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    Depending on the fruit tree being sprayed, you will need to wait at least 14-21 days after the last application of Bonide Fruit Tree Spray Concentrate before harvesting the fruit.
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  • Asked by Cody from Wilkes-barre, Pa
    06/09/2014
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    How often do I use the fruit spray. Your instructions say twice a year but retreatment interval of seven days.
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    According the manufacturer, this product has been EPA regulated to only use 2 times a year. The best time to apply to see best results is after the petal fall, then your 2nd application can be 3-4 weeks later. After you apply the Bonide Fruit Tree Spray Concentrate it will kill for up to 1 week. If insects or disease is still present, you can apply a 2nd time. Bonide recommends alternating insecticides when treating to help prevent resistancy to active ingredients. You could alternate with a product such as Hi Yield Indoor/Outdoor 10% Permethrin Insecticide. You may contact Bonide at 315-736-8231 for further information.
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  • Asked by D from Parker, In
    07/08/2016
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    What is the mix ratio of Bonide Fruit Tree Spray Concentrate to water?
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    The rate for Bonide Fruit Tree Spray Concentrate varies depending on what you are treating for and the life stage the plant is in per the product label.  Mix 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 tbs. per gal. of water.  Please refer to the product label for information on the specific plant you are applying to.

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  • Asked by Kristi from Fairmont, Mn
    06/05/2016
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    How should I mix (ratio) of Bonide Fruit Tree Spray Concentrate to treat apple trees?
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    Bonide Fruit Tree Spray Concentrate has a variable mix ratio, Green Tip is 1.5 Tbsp per gallon of water , Pre Bloom through 2nd Cover is 2.5 Tbsp per gallon of water. Do not exceed 2 applications per year. Do not apply within 14 days of harvest. Minimum retreatment interval is 7 days. 

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  • Asked by Julie from Byron Center
    06/09/2016
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    I sprayed Bonide Fruit Tree Spray Concentrate and unexpectedly it rained 4 hours later. Is the spray still effective or should I spray again?
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    It is best to apply Bonide Fruit Tree Spray Concentrate about 24 hours before you are expecting any rain.  If it rained heavily following only 4 hours after application, you may need to reapply for best results. 

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  • Asked by Melissa from Tacoma
    05/05/2016
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    Can I treat my fruit trees after the blooms are gone & when there is fruit starting to form?
    I live in Seattle wa. & have 1 plum tree which is by itself, 1 Apple tree, 1 mixed up tree with both apples & pears on it & 1 asian pear tree which are all lined up with limbs touching. It's the beginning of May, I'm not sure if that would be considered early spring or ? My question is can I use bonide fruit tree spray after there's no more pink flower bloom & the fruit has started to form? Fruit is very little still. If I can use how many treatments should I do & when? And since branches are touching each other can I prune right now, same time as spraying? They all produce a lot of fruit. but from the bugs & so much disease we cannot eat the fruit. Thanks for any info you can provide.
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    Bonide Fruit Tree Spray can be used at green tip, pre bloom, full pink, petal fall, 1st Cover and 2nd Cover. We would not recommend doing the treatments until specified per the label. 

    Once an apple tree has filled in and is bearing fruit, it requires regular, moderate pruning.

    • Prune your mature tree when it is dormant. Completely cut away overly vigorous, upright stems (most common high up in the tree).
    • Remove weak twigs (which often hang from the undersides of limbs.
    • Shorten stems that become too droopy, especially those low in the tree.
    • After about ten years, fruiting spurs (stubby branches that elongate only about a half-inch per year) become overcrowded and decrepit. Cut away some of them and shorten others.
    • When a whole limb of fruiting spurs declines with age, cut it back to make room for a younger replacement.
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  • Asked by George from Beattie Kansas
    04/19/2012
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    When can I spray my pear tree with Bonide Fruit Tree spray? It looks like it has leaf spot. I live in Kansas.
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    Bonide Fruit Tree Spray is not labeled for use on Pear trees. Neem oil would be a good alternative as it is labeled for most fruit trees and for leaf spot. We recommend you contact your local cooperative extension office to determine the best time to apply products for leaf spot on pear trees in your region as timing will vary greatly from one region to another.
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  • Asked by Robert from Lexington,ohio
    06/15/2013
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    How pet friendly is Bonide Fruit Tree Spray Concentrate
    we live at a dog bording kennel, and the apples on our over 100 year old tree are great, except for the bugs. we want to make sure it will not harm any of the dogs.
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    Bonide Fruit Tree Spray Concentrate is safe for people and pets after the treated has dried. Please contact us at 866-581-7378 if you have any further questions.
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  • Asked by Ernest from Michigan
    06/08/2012
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    Is it normal for Bonide Fruit Tree Spray Concentrate to settle in the bottle?
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    It is normal for some of the ingredients in the Bonide Fruit Tree Spray to settle to the bottom of the bottle. According to the product label:  Shake product thoroughly before use.  Contains micronic particles which settle upon standing and require re-blending by agitation.

     The manufacturer has also informed us that adding a little warm (but not hot) water to the concentrate bottle and shaking/agitating will help to break up any settling at the bottom.

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  • Asked by Carl from Grand Junction, Co
    05/30/2012
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    How many applications per year can I make on apples when using the Bonide Fruit Tree Spray Concentrate?
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    According to the Bonide Fruit Tree Spray product label you should make no more than 2 applications per year on apple trees. Please refer to the product label for complete instructions.

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  • Asked by Jason from Bellingham Ma And Rindge Nh
    08/03/2014
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    What is the best product, or way to pretect young apple trees?
    what is the best way to stop pests from destroying a young apple tree. it is in massachusetts
    A
    Bonide Fruit Tree Spray is a complete liquid fruit tree spray concentrate containing insecticide, fungicide, aphicide, miticide, scalicide, and spreadersticker. Simple to use, mixes instantly with water, mix 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 tbs. per gal. of water as directed. 
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  • Asked by Helen from Kelso, Washington 98626
    11/06/2014
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    I need a product that will kill or repel Codling Moth and Apple Maggot in my fruit trees.
    I'd like it to be non-toxic and/or systemic. My fruit is unsellable due to these bugs. I don't want to kill my bees, of course.
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    Bonide Fruit Tree Spray is a liquid fruit tree spray concentrate containing insecticide, fungicide, aphicide, miticide, scalicide, and spreadersticker all in one solution that is labeled to kill coddling moths, apple maggits, and a variety of other insects. Simply mix 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 tablespoons per gallon of water as directed. Please be sure to read the product label for complete use instructions.
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  • Asked by Kari
    06/22/2011
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    Will Bonide Fruit Tree Spray Concentrate kill ladybugs?
    If so, how long after I have sprayed the trees, can I introduce ladybugs?
    A
    Yes, Bonide Fruit Tree Spray Concentrate will kill lady bugs as lady bugs share the same biological makeup as most other insects. You should wait at least 1 month before you introduce ladybugs onto trees that have been treated with Bonide Fruit Tree Spray.
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  • Asked by Walter from Georgia
    06/08/2012
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    Bonide Fruit Tree Spray Concentrate looks like it's separated once mixed. Is this normal?
    I've only been able to use for about 15 mins and the product looks like it separated from the water??
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    The Bonide Fruit Tree spray is known to settle after diluting with water. According to the Bonide Fruit Tree Spray product label "shake sprayer occasionally or agitate to keep spray particles in suspension during application.  It is recommended to thoroughly agitate the sprayer before using"

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  • Asked by Darrell from Lima, Ohio
    04/20/2012
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    Is Bonide Fruit Tree Spray Concentrate good for killing Bagworms on blue spruce?
    A
    Bonide Fruit Tree spray is labeled to be used on blue spruce trees for bagworm control.
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  • Asked by Dave from Dayton, Oh
    06/03/2018
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    What is meant by first cover and second cover in the directions for Bonide Fruit Tree Spray Concentrate?
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    Bonide Fruit Tree Spray Concentrate should be applied applied only in green tip, pre bloom, full pink, petal fall, 1st cover and  2nd cover stages to listed trees only. First Cover Spray – One week after petals fall and Second Cover Spray – Two weeks after petals fall.

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  • Asked by Tom from Minooka, Il
    07/06/2013
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    If you do harvest fruit before the 14 to 21 day wait period, what would be recommended for safe eating?
    Wash with water, water and soap, ?
    A
    We apologize, because eating veggies, before the 14-21 day period is off label, we want you to contact the manufacturer Bonide 800-536-8231, to trouble shoot.
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  • Asked by Randy
    04/05/2011
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    In central Ohio, when should I start spraying my apple trees and roses with Bonide Fruit Tree Spray?
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    You did not indicate what you are trying to treat for so we can not give you a definitive answer. We will say that it is usually easier to prevent plant disease and plant damaging insects than it is to get rid of them after they have started damaging your plants so treatments should begin early. We recommend that you contact your local cooperative extension office and speak to the master gardener on staff. The master gardener is very well versed on the local flora and fauna in your region and will be able to tell you the proper time to start treatments on your plants.
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