Bonide Fruit Tree Plant Guard User Manual

fruit tree & plant guard

Concentrate

• Controls both insects and diseases on fruit trees and nut trees

• Controls aphids, Japanese beetles, plum curculio, leafhopper, and other listed insects and diseases, such as powdery mildew, apple scab, flyspeck, and other listed diseases

• Controls a wide range of listed fungal disease and insect pests

• Controls insects and diseases on listed fruit and nut trees

• Excellent multi-purpose performance for the hobby home orchardist

Bonide Products, Inc. 6301 Sutliff Road Oriskany, NY 13424

READ THE ENTIRE LABEL BEFORE USE

It is a violation of Federal law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling.

Do not allow children or pets into the treated area until dry.

In New York State, this product may not be applied to lawns within 100 ft. of a coastal marsh, or stream that drains directly into a coastal marsh.

This product is a complete concentrate containing Insecticide, Fungicide, Miticide, Aphicide and Scalicide. Designed especially for home orchards to protect Apples, Apricots, Cherries, Nectarines, Peaches, Pears, Plums, Almonds, Pecans, Walnuts and other listed Fruits and Nuts from the ravages of listed insects and diseases.

SHAKE THIS PRODUCT THOROUGHLY BEFORE MEASURING, MIXING AND USE. This product may settle when stored and will require agitation (shaking) to re-suspend. Choose a cool, calm period to apply product, preferably early morning or evening, when trees will not be subjected to hot direct sunlight. Do not apply if rain is expected before the product has a chance to dry on the leaf surfaces. When active disease spores are present (warm humid days), shorten the spray intervals to 7-10 days. Apply spray to the leaves, fruit branches, trunk and base of tree for complete coverage (to the point of runoff). When applying, shake sprayer occasionally or agitate to keep spray solution well mixed. Carefully read and follow the spray schedule.

Not for use on plants being grown for sale or other commercial use, or for commercial seed production, or for research purposes.

For recommendations on plant care and maintenance, including identification of insect or disease infestation, contact your regional agricultural extension service.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

1. Using a clean sprayer, measure and mix 2 fl. oz. per gallon of water

2. Do not use kitchen utensils such as measuring cups and spoons for food purposes after they have been used with pesticides.

3. Spray as directed – complete coverage is important.

4. Flush sprayer with clean water after use and apply rinsate to treatment area.

5. Carefully follow all label directions and any limitations of use, such as the amount of spray to apply or PHI (pre-harvest interval) for particular edible crops.

Measurement Conversions: 1 Tablespoon (Tbs) = 3 teaspoons (tsp) 1 fl oz = 2 Tbs = 6 tsp 6 fl oz = ¾ cup 1½ Tbs in 3 gallons of water = 1½ tsp in 1 gallon of water 2 Tbs in 3 gallons of water = 2 tsp in 1 gallon of water

Apply thoroughly as a foliar cover spray to both sides of plant leaves and all plant surfaces where insects or disease are present. For best results, apply when insects or disease first appear or damage occurs. See Table 1- for use rates, crops, pre-harvest interval (PHI), insects and diseases controlled.

Table 1 1 PT (16 fl oz) covers up to 12,000 sq ft., 1 QT (32 fl oz) covers up to 24,000 sq. ft., 1 GAL covers up to 96,000 sq. ft. Spray leaf surfaces to the point of drip, but do not exceed 2 fl. oz. of this product per 1,500 sq. ft.

Pome Fruits

Apple, Crabapple, Loquat, Mayhaw, Oriental Pear, Pear, Quince

Do not make more than 4 applications per year

MIXING AND APPLICATION

FRUIT AND NUT TREES

PHI

Insects Controlled

21 Days

Apple Aphid, Apple Maggot (Adult), Cherry

(Do not

Fruit Fly spp. (Adult), Codling Moth, Green

apply within

Fruitworm, Japanese Beetle, Leafhopper

21 days of

spp., Leafroller spp., Lesser Appleworm,

harvest)

Omnivorous leafroller, Orange Tortrix, Oriental

Table 1 Cont. Pome Fruits

Stone Fruits

Apricot, Cherry (sweet & tart), Nectarine, Peach, Plum, Plumcot, Prune

Do not make more than 5 applications per year

PHI

Insects Controlled

Fruit Moth, Pear Psylla spp., Pear Sawfly, Periodical Cicada, Plant Bug spp., Plum Curculio, Rosy Apple Aphid, San Jose Scale (fruit infestations only), Spirea Aphid spp., Stink Bug spp., Tent Caterpillar spp., Tentiform Leaf Miner spp. Tree Borer spp. Tufted Apple Budworm, Webworm spp.

Diseases Controlled

Alternaria blotch, Apple scab, Bitter rot, Black rot/ Frogeye leaf spot, Brooks spot, Flyspeck, Pear scab, Powdery mildew, Sooty blotch, White rot Suppression Only: Cedar apple rust and Quince rust

PHI

Insects Controlled

14 Days

American Plum Borer, Apple Maggot (Adult), Black

(Do not

Cherry Aphid, Cherry Fruit Fly spp.(Adult), Codling

apply within

Moth, Green Fruitworm, Japanese Beetle, June

14 days of

Beetle, Leafhopper spp., Leafroller spp. Oriental

harvest)

Fruit Moth, Peach Twig Borer, Peachtree Borer spp., Pear Sawfly, Periodical Cicada, Plant Bug spp., Plum Curculio, Rose Chafer, Stink Bug spp., Tent Caterpillar spp., Thrips spp.

Diseases Controlled

Alternaria leaf spot, Anthracnose, Blossom blight, Brown rot, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Ripe fruit rot, Rust, Scab, Shothole

For Nectarine & Peach, Suppression only for Leaf Curl

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