General Questions:
- How do I store SERENADE® Garden and Lawn Disease Control?
- Store at room temperature. Store in a dry area inaccessible to children. Store in original container only. Keep container closed when not in use.
- What is the active ingredient of SERENADE Garden and Lawn Disease Control?
- SERENADE Garden is made from a unique, patented strain (QST 713) of Bacillus subtilis. Farmers have used this biological pesticide for years to treat plant diseases in food crops. Bacillus subtilis penetrates and destroys the disease spores, but does not harm beneficial insects or wildlife. This ingredient is also approved by the EPA, meets USDA’s National Organic Program (NOP) standards, and is listed by the Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI) for use in organic gardening.
- Which plants can SERENADE Garden and Lawn Disease Control be used on?
- Vegetables, fruits and nuts, in addition to annual and perennial bedding plants and flowers, roses, potted flowers, foliage plants, trees and shrubs located in residential greenhouses.
SERENADE Garden Lawn Disease Control can also be used on houseplants. It is best to take them outdoors, spray them and then return them to the house.
Safety Questions:
- Do I need to wear protective clothing (e.g. gloves) when using SERNEADE Garden?
- Please follow instructions on the product label, which includes standard language required by EPA for all fungicides. Read all labels carefully as the protective clothing requirements vary from product to product.
- I thought SERENADE Garden was organic – why does the label have precautionary statements regarding use of the product?
- SERENADE Garden and Lawn Disease Control products are EPA registered and contain the proper statements required for all biopesticides.
- But I thought SERENADE Garden was safe for children and pets?
- SERENADE Garden may be used in the garden and on the lawn where your children and pets play, however, like many household products, SERENADE Garden could be harmful if ingested or inhaled. As indicated on all EPA-approved pesticide labels, the product is to be kept out of reach of children and children should be kept out of treated areas during treatment and until the spray has dried.
Unlike most disease-control products, SERENADE Garden is not made from synthetic chemicals, and does not have restriction about staying out of the treated area for any length of time, or about when handling fruits, flowers, or leaves treated by the product may be handled. With SERENADE Garden, once the sprays have dried, children and pets may enter the treated area and any treated vegetation may be handled.
Application Questions:
- When do I use SERENADE Garden and Lawn Disease Control?
- For best results, apply product prior to disease development or at the first sign of infection. Repeat every 7 days to protect new foliage. Under conditions of high disease pressure or periods of frequent rainfall, shorten interval (spray more often). Do not water foliage within 4 hours of application.
- When is the best time of day to spray?
- SERENADE Garden can be applied anytime – there are no known phytoxicity issues. Temperature does not affect the efficacy of SERENADE Garden. It is recommended that you spray your plants after rain, as heavy rains can wash off any foliar treatments and leave your plants vulnerable to disease.
- On what parts of the plant do I apply the spray?
- SERENADE Garden is approved as a foliar spray. Spray leaves, stems and new shoots to provide complete coverage of the entire plant. SERENADE Garden can safely be sprayed on flowers, fruits, and vegetables. You can even harvest the treated flowers and vegetables the same day you apply.
Always read and follow label directions. Information here is not a substitute for directions on product.