In a tank sprayer, mix the specified amounts of this product in water until the spray mixture is uniform. Spray thoroughly, covering both upper and lower leaf surfaces or other infested plant parts. Begin treating when insects first appear.
FLOWERS AND BUSHES
For use on Azaleas, Camellias, Chrysanthemums, Evergreens and Roses.
PESTS:
To control aphids: Mix 1½ to 2 tsp per gallon of water.
To control bagworms, box elder bugs, fourlined leaf bugs, Japanese beetle adults, mealybugs, mites (red spider, spruce), rose leafhoppers, tarnished plant bugs, thrips, whiteflies, woolly aphids: Mix 1 Tbsp per gallon of water.
To control scales (black, oyster shell, soft brown): Mix 1½ to 2 Tbsp per gallon of water.
For control of oak kermes and scales (juniper, fletcher): Use 2 tsp per gallon of water.
NOTE: Do not use on Boston, Maidenhair or Petris Ferns, as well as species of Crassula. Do not apply to Petunias.
FRUITS
Observe pre-harvest and minimum application intervals as noted below:
Apricots: Make up to 2 applications per year – at least 7 days apart. Do not apply within 6 days of harvest.
Cherries: Make up to 4 applications per year – at least 3 days apart. Do not apply within 3 days of harvest.
Grapes: Make up to 2 applications per year – at least 14 days apart. Do not apply within 3 days of harvest.
Peaches: Make up to 3 applications per year – at least 11 days apart. Do not apply within 7 days of harvest.
Strawberries: Make up to 4 applications per year – at least 7 days apart. Do not apply within 3 days of harvest.
PESTS:
To control aphids, mix 1½ to 2 tsp per gallon of water.
To control fourlined leaf bugs, grape leafhoppers, Japanese beetle adults, leafrollers (fruit tree, red-banded, strawberry), mealybugs, moths (bud, codling), pear psyllids, plum curculio, red spider mites, tarnished plant bugs, tent caterpillars, thrips, whiteflies and woolly aphids, mix 1 Tbsp per gallon of water.
To control scale crawlers, mix 1½ to 2 Tbsp per gallon of water.
NOTE: Malathion may cause injury to Ribier grapes.
CITRUS
Observe pre-harvest and minimum application intervals as noted below:
Grapefruit, Lemons, Limes, Oranges and Tangerines: Make up to 3 applications per year – at least 30 days apart. Do not apply within 7 days of harvest.
PESTS:
To control aphids and scales (black, Florida red, purple, yellow), thrips and whiteflies, mix 2 tsp per gallon of water. Thorough coverage of branches and upper and lower leaf surfaces is necessary to control insects. Do not apply during full bloom.
VEGETABLES
Observe pre-harvest and minimum application intervals as noted below:
Beans: Make up to 2 applications per year – at least 7 days apart. Do not apply within 1 day of harvest.
Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Cauliflower: Make up to 2 applications per year – at least 7 days apart. Do not apply within 2 days of harvest.
Cabbage: Make up to 6 applications per year – at least 7 days apart. Do not apply within 7 days of harvest.
Kale: Make up to 3 applications per year – at least 5 days apart. Do not apply within 7 days of harvest.
Lettuce (head): Make up to 2 applications per year – at least 6 days apart. Do not apply within 14 days of harvest.
Lettuce (leaf): Make up to 2 applications per year – at least 5 days apart. Do not apply within 14 days of harvest.
Peas: Make up to 2 applications per year – at least 7 days apart. Do not apply within 3 days of harvest.
Potatoes: Make up to 2 applications per year – at least 7 days apart. Do not apply within 0 days of harvest.
Radishes: Make up to 3 applications per year – at least 7 days apart. Do not apply within 7 days of harvest.
Squash (summer and winter): Make up to 3 applications per year – at least 7 days apart. Do not apply within 1 day of harvest.
Tomatoes: Make up to 4 applications per year – at least 5 days apart. Do not apply within 1 day of harvest.
PESTS:
To control aphids, mix 1½ to 2 tsp per gallon of water.
To control fourlined leaf bugs, Japanese beetle adults, leafhoppers (bean, potato), mealybugs, red spider mites, tarnished plant bugs, thrips and whiteflies, mix 1 Tbsp per gallon of water.