Need advice on strength of Forbid for Brugs

Saint Louis, MO(Zone 6a)

Hope somebody has experience with Forbid for mites. Purchased it but there are no directions to mix smaller quantities. I'm willing to call company but thought it might be faster to post question here. I am looking for how much to use in a quart and how much to use in a gallon?

It also pops into my mind to ask how long to wait before a second application?

Thanks for help:)

Chariton, IA(Zone 5b)

I use 1/8th teaspoon per gallon of water unless the mites are bad and then I use 1/4 teaspoon per gallon of water. I think it would be hard to mix a quart since the Forbid is so thick. It might have to be a guessing game, like maybe a big drop.

Saint Louis, MO(Zone 6a)

Thanks for the help! Does one try usually do it or do you follow with a second routine spray? How many weeks after the first spray?

Chariton, IA(Zone 5b)

I believe you are only supposed to use this spray a total of three times in a year. I have used it twice with the follow up spray about a week after the first. I don't have the directions on this as it was part of a shared bottle. Maybe someone else here would have the directions from the label. In any case, I'll be moving on to something else now with hope to get and keep the spider mites under control.

Lodi, CA(Zone 9b)

I used it in May, In fact, Brugie, I think it was you that told me how much to use! LOL I was kinda scared of it, and I really didn't need to follow up a week later. Forbid completely got rid of the mites at that time. I believe I read that it is residual and you don't need a second spraying.. I can't be positive though. I am going to use it again July & Sept, but only if I have to. So far, (knock on wood, since I've used it) I have a very slight infestation that I've been able to keep under control with a Neem/Pyrethrin Mix. I have the Forbid label somewhere... and now I've got a creepy feeling I lost it completely..

Chariton, IA(Zone 5b)

I just looked it up at Rosemania and it is 1/4 teaspoon per gallon of water and under Effectiveness it says 14 days.

Saint Louis, MO(Zone 6a)

Thanks so much for the help! I'll let you know what happens:)

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