Where can I buy systemic insecticide in bulk?

[jjw4413]

I have a pretty big job coming up treating elm leaf beetles with a systemic application was wondering if anyone has any info on where I can buy the chemicals I need in bulk. I hope by buying in bulk I can save a few bucks. I need about 5 gallons of product. I'm located in Northern Nevada . Any help would be great.

John

 

[mikewhite85]

Try treestuff.com. They have a 3lb container of Safari I think. Might not be big enough for you- but still hurts the wallet! I wonder how many applications you can get out of it though.

 

[Urban Forester]

A 3lb jug of Safari will give you 1600 gals of spray @ 3 oz per 100 gals (foliar rate). Translated to $ 23.50 per 100 gal fill. However used as trunk wash for systemic movement through the zylem, you use 12 oz per GALLON and that will treat about 40 to 50 inches DBH, a VERY expensive proposition @ $375 for 3 lbs.