Insecticide For Azaleas
Members of the rhododendron family, azaleas are hardy flowering shrubs with large, colorful flowers. Moist soil and plenty of sun helps azaleas to thrive, but they should be taken indoors during cool Bay Area winters or any time there is frost. However, northern California, with its frequent sun and mild temps, is ideal for many azalea varieties, as is a soil pH of 4.5 to 5.5. Azaleas are susceptible to various garden pests, so they require regular care and attention.
Lace Bugs
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Lace bugs feed on azaleas by piercing the plant’s leaves with their mouths to drain them of chlorophyll and other nutrients. Mottled leaves with undersides coated in brown spots, consisting of the insect’s droppings, are the primary sign of lace bug infestation. To control the pests, azaleas are sprayed with a hose to knock them loose and treat the flowers with insecticide soap. Systemic insecticides, which become absorbed by the plant’s vascular system to poison predators, can also be used.
Mites
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Several varieties of mites prey on azaleas, draining them of sap. Spider mites, azalea mites and southern red mites are common azalea pests and known for their tiny size, makeing them difficult to see. Thrips, ladybugs and predaceous mites can be introduced to azaleas as a natural means of pest control. Coating azalea leaves with insecticidal soap is also an effective treatment, as is spraying the plants with horticultural oil.
Red-Headed Azalea Caterpillar
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A type of moth larvae, the red-headed azalea caterpillar has a darkly colored body covered in yellow and white stripes. As it matures, the caterpillar’s bright red head becomes prominent and they grow as long as two inches, feeding on the azalea’s leaves. Typically attacking azaleas in late summer, they are harmless to people and can be removed by hand. Alternatively, azaleas can be treated with insecticide in the event a particularly difficult caterpillar infestation.
Scales
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Hidden beneath an egg sack, the female scale is a small red insect with long mouth parts used to suck sap from plants. Eventually, scales, which resemble waxy white spots, release nymphs, which then feed on the azalea’s woody stems. Frequent applications of horticultural oil will suffocate scales inside their egg sacks and kill the young nymphs, though mature scales can also be picked off by hand.
Insecticide For Azaleas
Azaleas are beautiful plants that have a long history of use in the United States. They have been cultivated for their beauty and hardiness, but they are also susceptible to insect pests. The most common pest is the azalea lacebug, which feeds on plants from March to June and has a tendency to cause severe damage.
Azalea lacebugs are small insects with narrow wings that look like lacy wings. They also have a white stripe on their back. These insects can be found in all parts of an azalea plant, including the buds, leaves and stems of the plant. The lacebug damages azaleas by feeding on them using piercing mouthparts that inject digestive enzymes into the plant tissue so they can suck out nutrients from inside it. This results in discolored spots on leaves and other parts of the plant where they feed; eventually these damaged areas will turn brown or black and fall off if left untreated by pesticides such as those containing imidacloprid or thiamethoxam (which are neonicotinoids).
List Of Insecticide For Azaleas
- 3-in-1 FORMULA: Insect, disease, and mite control for use on roses, flowers, shrubs, and trees
- INSECT KILLER: Army worm killer. Also kills Aphids, Spider Mites, Japanese Beetles, Caterpillars, and more
- DISEASE CONTROL: Fungicide controls Blackspots, Powdery Mildew, and more
- RAINPROOF PROTECTION: Systemic rainproof protection lasts up to 30 days
- COVERAGE AREA: Treats up to 190 rose bushes with the easy hose-attachment applicator
- RESTRICTIONS: Not for sale in NY, CT, MD & VT
Additional Info :
| Color | Ready-to-Spray |
| Item Dimensions | |
| Height | 11.25 Inches |
| Width | 2.55 Inches |
| Length | 5 Inches |
| Weight | 1.95 Pounds |
| Release Date | 2021-10-11T00:00:01Z |
- PLANT FOOD: Promotes strong roots and beautiful blooms
- INSECT KILLER: Kills Japanese Beetles, Aphids, Leafhoppers, and other listed pests
- DISEASE CONTROL: Fungicide controls Black Spot, Powdery Mildew, Rust, Southern Blight and more
- RAINPROOF PROTECTION: Systemic rainproof protection lasts up to 6 weeks and treats up to 32 roses
- RESTRICTIONS: Not for sale in NY, CT, MD, VT
Additional Info :
| Color | Assorted |
| Item Dimensions | |
| Height | 11.3 Inches |
| Width | 3.7 Inches |
| Length | 7.3 Inches |
| Weight | 4.3 Pounds |
- Controls a wide range of fungal diseases and pests
- Controls aphids, mites, beetles, crickets, weevils, silverfish, caterpillars, whiteflies and other insect pests
- Controls fungal diseases, including black spot, powdery mildew, rust, Scab, blight, brown rot and leaf spot
- Use on roses, flowers, houseplants, ornamental trees and shrubs, fruits, nuts and vegetables
- Convenient, easy to use, requires no mixing
Additional Info :
| Item Dimensions | |
| Height | 8.9 Inches |
| Width | 12 Inches |
| Length | 4.9 Inches |
| Weight | 9 Pounds |
- FOR ORGANIC GARDENING: Can be used up to day of harvest – OMRI (Organic Materials Review Institute) Listed.
- INSECTICIDE/FUNGICIDE/MITICIDE: Three garden products in one!
- READY-TO-USE SPRAY: Spray for complete coverage of all plant tissue.
- FOR USE ON: Roses, flowers, houseplants, ornamental trees and shrubs, fruits and vegetables.
- PREVENTS LISTED FUNGAL DISEASES: Apply weekly to every 2 weeks until the potential for disease is no longer present.
Additional Info :
| Item Dimensions | |
| Height | 0.88 Inches |
| Width | 0.21 Inches |
| Length | 0.37 Inches |
| Weight | 1 Pounds |
- DUAL ACTION – Bonide Rose Rx is very protective and will shield your roses from insects and disease for six weeks. This product can also be used on full flowerbeds as well as azaleas, camellias, and other shrubs.
- INSECT AND DISEASE KILLER – This product will protect your flowers from Japanese beetles, borers, aphids, black spot, powdery mildew, rust, and much more.
- NO SPRAYING REQUIRED – This outdoor product is very convenient and does not require spraying for application. Simply mix the concentrate and pour it around the base of the plant, or you can sprinkle it over the tops of plants in flowerbeds.
- PROTECTS THE ENTIRE PLANT – By applying this product every 6 weeks throughout the growing season, your plants will be fully protected. However, don’t apply this product while bees are foraging because this product can kill bees and other pollinators.
- LONG-LASTING RESULTS – Once this product has been applied, it will only be a short while before you notice a difference. You can use this on any age of plants, and it can be applied year to year as directed on the label.
Additional Info :
| Item Dimensions | |
| Height | 9.75 Inches |
| Width | 2.25 Inches |
| Length | 4.75 Inches |
| Weight | 2.2 Pounds |