ferti·lome® Azalea Camellia Rhododendron Food 9-15-13 is a powerful and multi-functional fertilizer and insecticide combination designed to promote strong roots and beautiful blooms in Acid-loving plants. With its 9-15-13 nutrient ratio enriched with Trace Elements plus Imidacloprid 0.2%, this product provides essential nutrients to support healthy growth while effectively controlling a wide range of insect pests. The insecticide is absorbed by the roots and travels throughout the entire plant, offering highly effective and lasting protection. Unlike topical sprays, this systemic insecticide works inside the plant, ensuring rain and water will not wash off the protection. For roses, sprinkle 4 tablespoons around each plant, for shrubs, use 8 tablespoons per foot of plant height, and for flower beds, apply 8 tablespoons per 12 square feet. The protection extends up to 8 weeks, safeguarding new growth and enhancing the overall health of the plants. This versatile product can be used to control various insect pests, including adelgids, aphids, Japanese beetle adults, lace bugs, leaf beetles, leaf hoppers, leafminers, mealybugs, pine tip moth larvae, psyllids, root weevil larvae, soft scales, thrips, and whiteflies. With the ferti·lome® Azalea Camellia Rhododendron Food 9-15-13, gardeners can feed their plants and protect them against insect pests in one convenient application, ensuring thriving and vibrant gardens year-round.