Application-Turfgrass and Ornamentals
Turfgrass
To control such pests as Billbug larvae, European crane flies,Hairy chinch bugs, Mole crickets, White grubs ( including black turfgrass ataenius beetles), European chafers, Japanese beetles, May and June beetles, Northern masked chafers, Oriental beetles, and Southern masked chafers. It is best to apply this insecticide before the egg laying activity of these pests. Enough water is required to move the insecticide through the hatch, however do not apply to waterlogged areas.
For suppression of chinch bugs, make an application before the hatching of the first instar nymphs. For control of mole crickets, make the application before or during the peak egg hatch period. If adults or large nymphs are actively tunnelings, combine Imidacloprid 75WSP Select with a remedial insecticide.
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Ornamentals
This insecticide controls Adelgids, Aphids, Asian long-horned beetles, Borer, Elm leaf beetles, Emerald ash borers, Hemlock woolly adelgid, Japanese and other leaf-feeding beetles, Lace bugs, Leafhoppers, Leafminers, Mealybugs, Pine tip moths, Royal palm bugs, Sawfly larvae, Scale insects, Thrips (suppression), vine weevils, and Whiteflies. As a systemic insecticide, it is transported in the plants from the roots to the upper foliage. The product must be applied to a growing area of the plant that allows absorption of the active ingredient. Adding soluble nitrogen-type fertilizers to the spray solution can promote the uptake of the active ingredient.
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Mixing Rates
- Foliar Applications: Apply 1.6 ounces (1 packet) of Imidacloprid 75WSP Select per 300 gallons of water. Make foliar applications before high pest populations become
established. Reapply on an as needed basis.
- Drench Applications: Up to 15 inches in trunk diameter (DBH): apply 1.6 ounces (1 packet) of Imidacloprid 75 WSP Select per 24 to 48 inches of cumulative trunk diameter.
For trees 15 DBH inches or greater: apply 1.6 ounces (1 packet) of Imidacloprid 75WSP Select per 12 to 48 inches of cumulative trunk diameter.
- DO NOT exceed a total of 8.6 ounces application (0.4 lb of active ingredient) per acre, per year.
- See Product label for complete instructions