Annual Tree & Shrub Insect Control w/ Systemaxx Conc
Best systemic solution for homeowners protecting ornamental trees and shrubs.
Protect your trees and shrubs with Bonide Annual Tree & Shrub Insect Control. This concentrate, featuring Systemaxx technology, provides systemic protection by moving through the root zone to safeguard the entire plant, including new growth. It effectively targets and prevents infestations from common pests like adelgids, aphids, borers, leaf miners, and scale. The formula is rainproof within hours of drying, ensuring long-lasting defense for listed fruit, nut, and ornamental varieties. Application is straightforward, mixing easily with water for soil drench or sprayer application.
$24.99
Owner Satisfaction
4.6
/ 5
Category Rank
355
/ 1669
#355 in Pesticides
Price vs Category Average
-44%
Below average
Active Ingredient
Imidacloprid
/ Imidacloprid
Who it's for
- Users preferring simple soil applications over messy overhead spraying
- Busy gardeners wanting low-maintenance, year-round plant protection
- Homeowners struggling with hidden, wood-boring pests
Who should skip it
- Eco-conscious gardeners prioritizing bee and pollinator safety
- People needing immediate relief from active, damaging infestations
- Gardeners who prefer avoiding complex measurement and calculation tasks
Performance breakdown
Systemic Efficacy
Systemaxx technology ensures deep root absorption for total plant defense.
Pest Versatility
Broad-spectrum control handles everything from aphids to invasive borers.
Application Convenience
Simple soil drench method eliminates the need for complex spraying equipment.
Weather Resilience
Rainproof formula maintains integrity even after unpredictable outdoor exposure.
Residual Protection
Long-lasting formula provides reliable coverage throughout the entire growing season.
Safety Profile
Requires careful handling due to toxicity concerns for pets and children.
Key Specs
Active Ingredient
Imidacloprid
Application Method
Concentrate, Requires Sprayer
Product Form
Concentrate
Target Life Stage
All Stages
Application Location
Lawn and Garden
Pet and Child Safe
False
Rain Resistant
True
Target Pests
Adelgids, Aphids, Bronze Birch Borers, Emerald Ash Borer, Leaf Miners, Scale
Features
- Systemic protection via root zone with Systemaxx.
- Kills existing pests and prevents future infestations.
- Protects foliage and new growth.
- Rainproof protection shortly after drying.
- Easy soil drench or sprayer application.
- Effective against a wide range of pests.
- For use on trees and shrubs.
What customers say
Consumers consistently highlight the product's impressive reliability and straightforward ease of use. Applying this systemic insect control annually offers season long peace of mind, effectively protecting trees and shrubs from damaging pests like borers and scale. Users find the mixing and application process remarkably simple, confirming that the powerful, long term results make this a highly valuable and efficient solution for landscape maintenance.
Know before you buy
Once applied to the soil, the product is absorbed by the roots and travels upward through the plant's vascular system. This ensures that the entire tree or shrub, including new growth, is protected from the inside out.
Yes, this concentrate is labeled for use on various fruit and nut trees. Always check the product label for a specific list of approved varieties and ensure you follow the required pre-harvest intervals.
No, this product is not pet or child safe. You should keep people and pets out of the treated area until the application has completely dried.
The formula becomes rainproof once it has fully dried on the plant or in the soil. This typically happens within a few hours of application.
You will need a standard garden sprayer or a watering can to apply the mixture. The concentrate must be diluted with water according to the instructions on the label before being applied as a soil drench.
Yes, it is designed to both kill existing infestations and provide a preventative barrier against future pests. It is effective against a wide range of insects, including aphids, scale, and various borers.
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