Annual Tree & Shrub Insect Control Concentrate
Best systemic solution for homeowners seeking effortless, year-long landscape pest protection.
Protect your trees and shrubs from damaging insects for a full year with Bonide Annual Tree & Shrub Insect Control Concentrate. This powerful, systemic formula is absorbed by the plant, providing long-lasting defense against a wide range of pests, including borers, adelgids, and scale. Forget messy spraying; simply mix the concentrate and apply it to the soil around the base of your plants for convenient, season-long protection. It's an effective solution for maintaining the health and beauty of your landscape.
$29.59
Owner Satisfaction
4.5
/ 5
Category Rank
635
/ 1771
#635 in Pesticides
Price vs Category Average
-34%
Below average
Active Ingredient
Bifenthrin
/ Bifenthrin
Who it's for
- Busy gardeners wanting low-maintenance, year-round plant protection
- Homeowners preferring clean, mess-free soil application methods
- Gardeners needing total coverage for dense or tall foliage
Who should skip it
- Eco-conscious gardeners prioritizing bee and pollinator safety
- People needing immediate relief from active, damaging pest outbreaks
- Beginners uncomfortable with precise chemical mixing and handling
Performance breakdown
Application Convenience
Soil-drench method eliminates the need for cumbersome spray equipment.
Residual Efficacy
Full-year protection cycle significantly reduces the need for repeat treatments.
Systemic Penetration
Internal absorption ensures pests are targeted regardless of surface coverage.
Environmental Safety
High toxicity profile requires careful handling around pets and beneficial insects.
Weather Resilience
Lack of rain resistance necessitates careful timing during wet seasons.
Pest Versatility
Broad-spectrum formula effectively manages stubborn borers and scale infestations.
Key Specs
Active Ingredient
Bifenthrin
Residual Effect
365 days
Application Method
Pour On
Pet and Child Safe
False
Rain Resistant
False
Target Life Stage
All Stages
Application Frequency
One Time Application
Application Location
Lawn and Garden
Features
- Provides year-long insect protection
- Systemic action protects from within
- No spraying required, just pour
- Kills destructive borers
- Effective against a wide pest range
- Easy to mix and apply
- Protects trees and shrubs
What customers say
Customers overwhelmingly praise Bonide's concentrate for its highly effective, long-term protection of trees and shrubs. The systemic soil drench application is valued for its ease, delivering year-long defense against pests like borers and aphids by distributing the active ingredient throughout the plant. Reviewers report success in saving mature, declining trees, highlighting the reliable results that often negate the need for frequent spraying. While efficacy is high, environmentally conscious users stress careful application timing to mitigate risks to pollinators. Despite a higher initial cost, the consensus is that this preventative insurance offers exceptional value against costly tree loss, leading to strong overall satisfaction.
Know before you buy
This is a systemic insecticide, meaning the plant absorbs the formula through its roots and distributes it throughout its tissues. Once absorbed, it creates a protective barrier from within that kills insects as they feed on the plant.
No spraying is required. You simply mix the concentrate with water and pour it directly onto the soil around the base of the plant, where the roots can easily absorb it.
A single application provides protection for up to 365 days. Because it is a systemic treatment, it remains effective within the plant's system for a full year.
No, this product is not safe for pets or children. You should keep them away from the treated area until the soil has completely dried and the product has been absorbed.
Yes, this product is not selective and can be harmful to beneficial insects. Avoid applying it to plants that are currently flowering or where pollinators are actively feeding.
Yes, the product is not rain-resistant. If heavy rain is expected shortly after application, it may wash the product away from the root zone before it can be absorbed, potentially reducing its effectiveness.
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