Systemic
A systemic is any chemical that is absorbed into a plant's system, either to kill organisms that feed on the plant or to kill the plant itself. There are systemic insecticides, fungicides and weed killers.
Systemic: A chemical pesticide, herbicide or fungicide which works by being absorbed into all parts of the plant, pest or fungi.
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Tap Root: The main root growing vertically into the soil.
systemic
This refers to anything that affects the whole plant.
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Systemic insecticides such as acephate control aphids and scales. These insecticides are sold as granules or slow-release stakes that are added to houseplant soil to be absorbed through a plant's roots into the plant's vascular system.
systemic
A chemical which is absorbed directly into a plants system to either kill feeding insects on the plant, or to kill the plant itself.
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SYSTEMIC -- A pesticide which goes inside the plant and travels in the sap stream.
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TAP ROOT -- A strong root, sometimes swollen, which grows vertically into the soil or compost.
Systemic-Capable of moving throughout a plant or other organism, usually in the vascular system.
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Systemic pesticide/systemic herbicide A chemical that is absorbed by a plant and is translocated in its vessels, either to kill feeding insects on the plant, or to kill the plant itself.
SYSTEMIC INSECTICIDE - A pesticide which can be granular or liquid, used at the base of the plant and travels through the vascular stream.
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systemic pesticide A pesticide that moves throughout a target organism's system to cause death.
Systemic fungicides control most of the milder, although quite devastating fungal
diseases, such as mildew and leaf spots. They have only a marginal effect against
rusts, which are best controlled once spotted with a contact fungicide.
Systemic pesticides should only be used as a last resort, once all natural control methods have been tried.
Systemic - the chemicals are absorbed through the leaves of weeds, killing the plant as it travels through to the roots.
Contact - chemical kills the leaves and stems of weeds on contact.
Systemics. These insecticides are absorbed by the plant, so only pests feeding on the plant are affected. Systemics are best against sap feeders -- aphids, scale and whiteflies. Note precautions when using systemics and handle them carefully.
SYSTEMIC: a group of pesticides that are absorbed into the tissues of plants, thereby poisoning the organisms that feed on the plant.
The systemic insecticide, Orthene (acephate), is excellent for this pest. Other common insecticides, such as insecticidal soaps, Sevin, permethrin, bifenthrin, cyfluthrin, and Malathion also are effective.
Sucker growth should be removed, so it doesn't draw energy from the garden plant.
systemic - A chemical which is absorbed directly into a plants or garden bulb system to either kill feeding insects on the plant, or to kill the plant itself.
Diazinon is a nonsystemic organophosphate insecticide. It is used to control cockroaches, silverfish, ants, and fleas in residential, non-food buildings.
Or use a systemic insecticide from your local nursery (follow instructions). Ground borne, root eating grubs- there are many types of beetle larvae which live in the ground. They are very hard to see, until you start to dig around.
Systemic insecticides are sometimes effective if used soon enough.
Aside from using chemical sprays which specify that they will control spider mites, the only thing I could suggest would be good old soap and water....
For severe infestations, a systemic chemical would be most effective as this would be taken in by the insect rather than having to penetrate the mealy bug's waxy coating.
Advantage in that they are systemic, meaning the chemical is absorbed into the leaf tissue. Offers up to a 7-14 day residual. Isotox is similar in Orthene with an added miticide.
Products, like Round Up, Weed Gone are systemic, meaning they pass through the plants vascular system and get down into the roots, to kill the whole plant. Even then, some hardy weeds will take multiple applications to be thoroughly eradicated.
Manmade herbicides are systemic. They invade the organism and kill it at the roots, potentially leeching chemicals into the soil and groundwater. Spray off center, and you may create collateral damage.
Start with Repellex Systemic Deer Repellent Tablets. Place tablets into the container, into the soil at planting time or into root contact on more mature plants. In about a month, the plant tastes bitter to pests.
Propiconazole is a systemic fungicide that can be applied at 14-day intervals, whereas chlorothalonil is a foliar protectant that should be applied every 7-10 days.
Glyphosate (Roundup), a systemic weed and grass herbicide, has become popular in orchards because of its ability to kill persistent perennials such as bermudagrass and Johnsongrass.
My personal decision and risk to use Ortho's Systemic Insect Killer on my fruit trees is based on the fact that they are not currently producing fruit.
A stronger option is Orthene, which is a systemic pesticide. It renders the whole plant as poisonous and insects die after feeding on it. It smells bad and should be used with extreme caution. (Never indoors).
Garden center plants may have been treated with systemic pesticides to prevent insect damage or diseases. Older gardening books may not address previous chemical applications or may just suggest washing the flowers.
The first symptom on water sprouts and shoots that are invaded systemically from nearby active cankers is the development of a yellow to orange discoloration of the shoot tip before wilting occurs (photo 2-22).
In addition to producing surface ooze in the spring, overwintering bacteria occasionally move internally from canker margins to nearby shoots, which they infect systemically.
Pointer is a systemic product that is injected into the tree to give season-long control of aphids, Japanese beetle, scale, mealy bugs, physllids, borers, adelgids, and many other pests.
Although healthy cactus and succulents are bothered by few pests, cottony-looking mealybugs may attack; they can be treated with a systemic insecticide, which is absorbed into the plant tissue and makes it toxic to predators.
First clear grass and weeds; use black plastic sheeting to exclude light, or apply a systemic weedkiller. Both methods are most effective during active plant growth. If you lift the turf, stack it to rot down or use it in other areas.
For a long-term remedy, spray the affected plants with a systemic pesticide such as Confidor, which is not washed off the plants by any rainfall that may occur, and offers better protection for a longer period.
"This involves injecting into the ground, a systemic insecticide, which is taken up by the elm tree roots, moves through the tree canopy and when the beetles emerge (usually in spring, or later in the season) it kills them as they feed on the leaves.
An insect that looks like a wood louse, but which is coated in a pale, waxy substance. It feeds on plant sap, and is best controlled by systemic insecticide.
Membranous
Like a membrane, being very thin, translucent or papery.
In the U.S., I believe there are granular forms of Imidacloprid which are added to the potting soil and the chemical taken up by the roots, the white fly being dosed systemically when it sucks the sap. Correct me if that is incorrect.
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In rare cases systemic complications such as liver or kidney damage result. See your physician or emergency room as soon as you suspect a brown recluse spider bite.
severely retarding the growth and fruiting of the tree, so spray as soon as you notice them. Be careful not to get too close, as they tend to squirt an acid stream that can cause painful injury, when disturbed. Rogor or Lebaycid are two systemic ...
Systemic insecticides are applied to the soil, absorbed by the plant and eventually ingested by the scales. No matter what type of control you use, timing is critical for success. Check the label for specifics.
 See also: Plant, Insect, Soil, Water, Growing
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