Does the granular work as well as the liquid concentrate product? Assuming watering or rain after application how long would it take to start working?
60997
This is my second year of application and I put it down today and we are getting some nice rain. The jury is still out on its full function, but the tree did look healthier. We still had some borers but the tree is large and I am hoping with continued use it will be effective. The dry is certainly easy to apply and either way I would want to water it in so ensure animals did not get in it. Hope this helps. I simply waited until I knew it was going to rain.
60998
Well I would say that the granular is "slow release" and then in there somewhere is the systemic and that would take a fair while to get to the roots and up into the trees I use it on. I feel that after 2 - 3 years my trees are very happy, so it is slow.
60999
Yes, it works just as well and is easier. It starts working as soon as it is watered in.
61000
I have had a very good experience with the granules. Being systemic I think they provide the best long term protection. I use it regularly on coconut palms to prevent spiriling white flies.
61001
Sorry for my English, yes granular work well, I have try liquid and granular. Yes rain or waterring after, and it depend for the time to start working. I live in Canada and it's long before warm temp. Maybe 1 month before beginnig of result. It's the best product I know. Marcel
61002
It does take a few weeks to work its way up through the tree but over time it is very effective. It is best to put it down before the season so that the tree is protected by the time the flys are nesting in the bushes and trees. It is the best product I have found for keeping the white flies at bay. Just get the trees on a program and stick with it religiously. This way you won't be scrubbing that awful sticky black mildew off of everything else in the yard. It is well worth the effort.
61003
I like it better, but I think it takes more chemical to cover the same area.
61004
We are not sure --- Still working to try to save several trees. Since there are so many variables (temperature, rain, etc.) it is hard to compare. We have had no more trouble with any borers, but continue to fight other problems. Since California is in the middle of a severe drought, it is hard to claim anything is working.
1107264
I know all about those rains as I am in Prescott.I suppose it depends on where it went but what I do is use Spectracide (Triazicide insect killer) spray in the spring, maybe two times 6 weeks apart and spread the granules around in the fall as it is systemic. After a year or so everything looks great. The winter moisture is MUCH lower and the stuff sinks in. I think I would wait till no rain and then apply. ( non professional opinion )
508039
I wouldn't recommend it. Prodiamine, straight out of the container, is in granular form. Each granule is about 1 mm in diameter. All the hose end sprayers I know of require dispensing of the product as a liquid. For my application, which is to treat for Annual Bluegrass (Poa Annua) in a Zoysia lawn, I used a 3 gallon backpack tank sprayer. I measured 3/4 Tbsp. Prodiamine and poured it into a quart container. I then added 3 cups water and mixed the two together into a concentrate. I then poured the concentrate into the backpack tank sprayer and added water to make 3 gallons. 3 gallons will treat 750 sq. ft. The amount to use is 1/4 Tbsp. Prodiamine per gallon of water. Each gallon will treat 250 sq. ft. There are 3 tsp. in a Tbsp.
1372979
Is your sprayer a pump sprayer or a hose end sprayer? I don't think the hose end sprayers work with this product (but I'm not certain about that). I used a generic pump sprayer and mixed according to the directions on the bottle. It does take a few months and it does need to rain. Maybe give it a little more time, especially if it's been dry. Also I called the company directly with some questions prior to purchasing and they were extremely helpful. They may have some better advice.
2098928
It is concentrated. I mixed 2 ounces per gallon into a 2-3 gallon sprayer but you can mix it hotter if you like. I am not sure if I filled the sprayer 2 or 3 times but I do know this is what I sprayed:(45'X7' area), gravel hill at the back of our yard (80'X4'), perimeter around deck pad (14'X14'), gravel area around home (12'X12' appox.) and a few other small areas. It took almost a week before I saw evidence of the product working. For years I used the strongest Round Up sold at local stores but the last 2 years the weeds would return and I was sick of spraying as often as I had to or pulling them by hand. Looked online and read this is the strongest Round Up sold so I bought it. Will see what spring brings. I live in upstate NY so everything is dormant right now.
1930909
Rain fall works. However, it makes a loud noise when on and LED lights don't work :(. The botton to use the hand hose also get stuck which is frustrating at time. I wonder if I paid more would the product work better???
1912795
I used both and seems like they both work, but the Wet and Forget maybe a bit quicker. Neither are instantaneous. If you have real heavy stuff, it takes an extra spraying and time period. Had heavy stuff on a LP Gas tank about 1/2" thick. Took 2 years without touching it, but it is gone. I bought the concentrated in both brands a couple of years ago.
1170614
I don't think it will help much. I mix it in a used water bottle and poured over my roses thinking it would clog sprayer nozzle. Leaves looked dusty after it dried. Didn't seem to help much as mixing it directly into the root zone. Beginning to notice that it is a great root stimulator but still need fertilizer or compost to make plants green
497962
I know this spreader works well with materials that are granular in nature. It certainly would not work with a liquid or a light powder/dust. I don't know what form your herbicide is in. Drop spreaders or sprayers are the other options for spreading different forms of material. Hope that helps.
988181
In my experience, the product needs exposure to water over time to work effectively. I have sprayed a garden hose on areas that weree under cover with success, although this should be repeated several times over a period of weeks. Product works slowly but effectively.
625791
If you get a heavy rain it will kill low areas where the water pools. It really works well with all vegetation but two light applications maybe better than one heavy app if landscaping is an issue
856697
While really a question for Natural Industries my experience with the product would indicate that it needs to be absorbed into the soil and root area to work well. That given some rain after application might be a positive thing. I use on flowers and vegetables via foliar spray and as a soil drench. Excessive rain may be a problem - balance for me is the answer.
342543
Granular seems to work about twice as long as liquid. Apply the granular every 2 to 3 weeks . You might want to reapply if it rains for a couple of days. You don't have to be quite as mindful about wind direction as you do with the liquid spray, but if you're downwind of the shaker and you get it on your clothes, you will want to change them before you sit on anything. Granular version works well for me with deer, but rabbits don't seem to be deterred by it.
345217
Dave, Since its unclear to me exactly what you mean, I'll provide a couple of answers and hopefully one will be spot on. So first, if you meant to ask how long will a treatment remain active following the application, the time range can vary quite a bit. For termites, it can last several years in the ground. And even that length can be variable depending on what % you apply. And even for topical treatments (foundations, lawns, baseboards), the same rules apply but in a smaller scale. So when applied at lower rates, one might get 3-4 weeks of residual. But at the stronger rate? 1-2 months. Again, these are just estimates because of variables like where you're applying it (inside vs outside), the impact of sunlight, the impact of rain, the impact of humidity, how many pests are in the environment, etc. Lastly, if you meant to ask how long will the product last in its concentrated form once a jug is opened, the answer is several years. Certainly 3-5 years but in most cases, you don't want to get an amount of product you don't expect to use in 5 years or less to insure it doesn't depreciate sitting on the shelf. Cheers, Jonathan Customer Care U-Spray Bugspray
511042
If it is a heavy rain you will need to re apply the granules.. ..my husband and I really like the product...
1225476
I have used the miracle grow liquid and it works wonderfully. Make sure though its a purely fluid plant food, some have chunks of special fertilizer in them, though those usually have their own special dispenser. I haven't had any issue with it so far using most plant foods :)
1700280
You have to dig for the answer on that! I am on my second bottle (of powder) and this stuff DOES work! I have found that two scoops/ gallon works best. Put the granules in a used water bottle, add a little water, and shake it up to really dissolve it. Put in sprayer, then add the water. Top off with dish washing liquid to help it stick to weeds (a couple squirts) Apply when grass is dry, and preferably sunny. Takes about two weeks to really work, and then I usually spot check and hit the tough areas again. This stuff saved my lawn more than once!!