What is Lime Sulfur?
Lime Sulfur is not safe for all trees or plants and can harm certain varieties when applied to the foliage or the soil, research before using for any reason other than application to dead wood.
Lime sulfur can be used as an insecticide and acaricide to control over wintering insects such as mites, scales and aphid eggs. The lime sulfur works on the wax of scale insects, softening them. Lime sulfur is used commercially as a dormant spray. Lime Sulfur seals wounds acting as a barrier to bacteria which can cause infection to your tree. Lime sulfur can be applied to the soil and applied as a foliar feeding. Lime Sulfur is not safe for all trees or plants and can harm certain varieties.
Lime sulfur can be used as a fungicide to control fungal diseases as leaf curl, leaf spot and powdery mildew. Lime sulfur is normally used diluted to one Tablespoon per quart of water when used as a fungicide.
HOW TO APPLY LIME SULFUR
CREATING A BLEACHED SUN EFFECT ON DEAD-WOOD CALLED JIN OR SHARI.
To apply Lime Sulfur as a protectant and to lighten the color of deadwood, use full strength. This will give the lighter appearance of age from being sun-bleached.
Apply early or mid-day, allowing the lime sulfur to dry completely before the sun sets. Use a small paint brush to apply the Lime Sulfur. Apply the Lime Sulfur two times, one month apart. Repeat the following 2 years, (again two times, one month apart). Beginning the third year, you will only need to apply as needed for the preservative characteristics.
Lime Sulfur is safe when used according to directions, however please use care and always leave a buffer zone between the product and and aquatic areas.
When using Lime Sulfur always protect all surfaces from drips or runs. Take caution and protect your pot, table, clothes, hands, arms, eyes, etc. Do not
allow lime sulfur to penetrate into soil and do not get it on parts of your tree that you wish to live. If you do then rinse immediately with fresh water.
Keep children and pets at a safe distance when working with this product.
Lime Sulfur stains, and it smells really, really bad!
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