Believe it or not, I called around to a few plant nurseries in my area and they didnt know !?
So, I thought Id ask if anyone here knows or not...
2007-03-27 15:56:13 · 4 answers · asked by ♥ Jasmine ♥ 4 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
What about systemic fert. that contains insecticide in addition to the fertilizer though?
2007-03-28 03:04:39 · update #1
Systemic fertilisers are absorbed by the plant roots & then circulate along the internal pathways to all parts of the plant,they contain nutritional factors required for plant growth & some also include micro nutrients that are required for balanced plant growth..These are not harmful to the plant nor to birds & bees.It is the sprayed inseticides , fungicides & hebicides you need to be careful about.Surprised nurseries could not come up with this answer.
2007-03-27 19:49:18 · answer #1 · answered by dee k 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A systemic fertilizer goes from the roots throughout the entire plant and a good rain will not wash it away. I do not think that it does any harm to butterflies, bees, hummingbirds or other birds. I've used systemic fertilizers and insect killers for many years with no problem.
2007-03-27 17:59:59 · answer #2 · answered by noonecanne 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
they wont come around anything till after a few rains and fresh cuts on the grass.Watch nature when you have time .Its cool.
2007-03-27 16:01:32 · answer #3 · answered by Gypsy 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes it is harmful. Use organics.
2007-03-28 14:14:49 · answer #4 · answered by Joseph 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋