Merit 75WP Application for Weeping Cherry Borers

Follow-up on weeping cherry with peeling bark/sap ooze. Merit 75WP obtained; asking about injection vs. soil drench for 8" trunk.

Application Method

Do not inject—wound already exists, tree will absorb via soil drench.

• Mix 5-8 tsp per 5 gallons water.
• Apply as soil drench around base.
• Also spray wound area directly.
• Labels can be confusing; soil drench works for systemic uptake.

Merit (imidacloprid) translocates to protect against borers.