After YEARS!, I mean YEARS of what I learned last year was ‘Scale’ growing on my mum’s Japanese Magnolia Trees (2) (see the pic = YUCK!) I did some research, and learned about this product. Initially, I tried to treat the plant using just diluted Neem Oil spray. Unfortunately, the treatment did more damage than good (when treating w/Neem oil it really has to be diluted or it will burn the plant’s leaves, etc..)..Apparently, all I needed to do was get this stuff, Shake out a bit and scatter it around the base of the trees. The way this product works, is that the product sits at the base of the plant, and when watered, the product then soaks into the ground and the plant then uptakes the product into its system, and when the pests (scale, gnats, aphids, etc..), attack the plant, they basically get a mouth full of YUCK!🤮 and either die or go away. DO NOT USE WHEN RAINING! as the product will not soak into the ground and treat that specific plant, but instead, it will go where ever the water goes and potentially contaminate your garden and any edible plants growing nearby, and you DO NOT want to EAT anything treated by this product!I figured “Meh, Why Not?!” I’ll give it a try at least, at approx. $23USD, it was well worth it to try.Around February, I had my mum (82yo) treat the trees, which consisted of just shaking out the designated amount of product and tossing It around underneath both trees. I stated her age to emphasize that anyone can use this product, it’s that easy to use.By March, both of her Japanese Magnolia trees put out blooms like they had not in YEARS! I mean they were GORGEOUS! We had neighbors comment on how beautiful the trees were. All that, compared to previous years, where both trees were sickly, covered in leaves, but few if any blooms, and almost every joint in the trees had these yellow black ‘lumps’. I now know the ‘lumps’ were ‘scale’, and the black stuff was likely black soot/fungus. We live with some tall trees behind us/on our east side and the trees although located further out in the yard, probably both were infected by the black soot being in the air/drifting on the wind and landing on the trees. But, after this treatment, all GONE! *smiles*😁👍🏼I HIGHLY RECOMMEND You try this product on ANY “NON-Edible” plant. Do NOT use on ANYTHING You plan to EAT! Because, this product works by your plant up-taking it into the plant itself and distributing it throughout the plant’s roots, stems, leaves, blooms/fruit, etc...Also, You only need to make sure to use this product far enough in advance of Spring/Summer that the plant has time enough to up-take it and distribute it internally. BEST OF ALL, You only need to use this product ONCE every YEAR!! (12mths!)••••> PRO’s: ••••••• EASY USE - Just Shake it out and distribute it under the plant at the base.• PESTS / Lots! = This product treats a WIDE VARIETY of plant pests and disease(s).• QUANTITY / Lasts! = Depending upon the area/plants you wish to treat, it really only takes a little bit of product. Plus, as You only need to apply the product ONCE YEARLY, a little bit goes a long way, and the container size should last you a long time.• ANNUALLY = You only need to apply this product ONCE YEARLY!• COST = The approx $23 cost is minimal when you consider the quantity you get, along with the amount of product needed to treat a plant, considering all of that, the price is cheap!••••> CON’s: •••••• TOXIC = This product is toxic enough that it should NOT be used on ANY plant that produces Edible Produce/Fruit. Because the plant up-takes the product into ALL parts of the plant, the stem, leaves, blooms/fruit, so that anything edible will be full of this toxic product, not edible and toxic if eaten.• CONTAMINATION = MUST be applied to plant at base on a dry day, because otherwise, the product will spread to where ever the water it sits in travels and can potentially contaminate other plants that produce edible fruit/produce, making it in edible or if eaten, potentially poison whomever eats it.• TIMING = Must be applied early enough before Spring/Summer that the plant has time to up-take the product into itself internally and distribute it through out itself.••••> OVERALL OPINION: •••••Overall I feel this is a GREAT product to use and try, it worked WONDERS to completely cure two very over run and sickly Japanese Magnolia Trees, which are now producing Gorgeous Blooms! And, I no longer feel bad/guilty, because the trees look so bad/sickly (& I don’t have to worry about the scale spreading to our other plants!!) Unfortunately, I do not have any of the pics from the trees blooming this year, because I waited too long and there has been so much rain, BUT, I’ll try to update with pics next time they bloom, to show you just how gorgeous the tree and blooms are now, all cured, green lush and entirely covered in beautiful purple flowers!😁👍🏼

Much cheaper than my professional service and really works. Trees were growing better, shrubs had more flowers and no bugs! Used Bayer for a year, switched to professional company and now back to Bayer systemic tree and shrub. No more bugs and more prolific results with Bayer.

PROS:1) Just one application a year works for me!2) Works for trees, shrubs, and plants, including potted plants.3) Kills fungus, repels insects, and fertilizes all at the same time.Within 3 weeks my tree with fungus on it began to improve. It had an orange slime on the leaves, and the leaves were shedding as soon as they grew in. I believe this product saved the tree, and greatly improved shrubs and plants, too.CONS:1.) The cap is ridiculous! I finally got it off, but it wasn't easy. That needs to change!2.) It stinks, but it works.3.) You need a lot if you're treating more than a few trees, plants or shrubs.4.) Overpriced for what you get.5.) Wasted plastic. It comes about 1/2 full.

I've used this for 10+ years on my large hemlock hedge. The hedge is healthy and free of woolly adelgids, even though several nearby hemlocks on my neighbor's property are infected and in bad shape. It's not cheap but is effective. I'm careful to use it only near the hemlocks, since it can be harmful to pollinators.

I have been using protect and feed liquid concentrate for several years now. I use it on several trees and some boxwood shrubs. I credit it with saving the old boxwoods. Everything looks so much greener and healthier using this. As for insects, i never see any crawling on or eating leaves, boring into bark etc. Amazons description states its not for edible fruit/nut trees. This will not kill insects flying around in the air. It kills them when they eat on your plant. Duh. It can take up to 8 weeks to work its way into large trees. Apply as directed but recommends fall for spring and summer protection. The liquid comes with a foil seal and easy open cap. Cant comment on the granular. Or the cap. Geez folks, really. I might suggest you read up on products and their usage before you buy them !