Various Forms of Bayer Pesticides
Bayer Advanced pesticides are available in various forms–liquids, granules, dust, and potting soils. Each is designed for you to apply in an efficient and effective way that best matches the size of the job and the equipment that the you have on hand.
| FORM |
WHEN TO RECOMMEND |
HOW TO MIX/APPLY |
| LIQUIDS |
Concentrate Spray
Maximum Coverage, Most Economical for Large Areas |
When you have a sprayer and a large area to cover. |
- Measure and dilute with water.
- You will need a sprayer.
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Mix-and-Pour Concentrate
Tree & Shrub Treatment, No Overhead Spraying |
When you want season-long protection and want to avoid overhead spraying. |
- Measure and dilute with water.
- Apply with watering can.
- Pour over roots around base of ornamental trees and shrubs.
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Ready-to-Use Spray (RTU)
RTU = Spot Treatment, Convenient for Small Areas |
When the problem is spotty, more contained. |
- Comes with trigger sprayer.
- Nothing else to do.
- No sprayer needed.
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Ready-to-Spray (RTS)
RTS = Convenient for Large Areas, No Sprayer Required |
When you need to treat a large area but do not have a sprayer. |
- Attach hose to bottle.
- No sprayer needed.
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| GRANULES |
| Granules |
When you have a large area to treat and have a spreader. |
- Distribute evenly on lawn or soil.
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Granules + fertilizer
Spot Treatment or Broadcast Over Large Areas |
When you have a large area to treat and fertilize and have a spreader. |
- Distribute evenly on lawn or soil.
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| DUST |
Dust
Spot Treatment for a Concentrated Area |
When you need to thoroughly treat a concentrated area. |
- Sprinkle over area to be treated.
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| POTTING MIX |
Potting Mix
Bayer Advanced potting mix containing MERIT® is the first and only potting mix in the U.S. to contain a systemic insecticide that protects plants against damage from insect pests. |
When you want long-term insect protection without repeated spraying. |
- Fill pot as you would with ordinary potting soil.
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MERIT® is a registered trademark of Bayer AG.
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