How To's + Tips

Ready-to-Use Trigger Sprayer

1. Use as long as Wilt-Pruf doesn't freeze on foliage while spraying
2. Shake well before using, just as you would with paint
3. Spray the tops and bottoms of leaves, needles, and stems to run off
4. Always allow Wilt-Pruf to dry outdoors in daylight (not necessarily sunlight) for 3 to 4 hours
5. Wash surfaces sprayed in error immediately with warm water and detergent
6. Wash sprayer with warm water and detergent immediately after each use

Concentrates

1. Use as long as Wilt-Pruf doesn't freeze on foliage while spraying
2. Shake well before and after diluting, just as you would with paint
3. Add Wilt-Pruf to water (NOT water to Wilt-Pruf) in desired ratio for occasion (more occasion details can be found below)
4. Mix thoroughly! 
5. Once mixed, spray the tops and bottoms of leaves, needles, and stems to run off. You can use with any pressure type trombone, pump, or power sprayer (except a hose end)
6. The more pressure, the better the spray pattern!
7. Always allow Wilt-Pruf to dry outdoors in daylight (not necessarily sunlight) for 3 to 4 hours
8. Wash surfaces sprayed in error immediately with warm water and detergent

Different Types of Applications

For Winter Protection

• You may spray Wilt-Pruf anytime as long as spray does not freeze on foliage while spraying and you are able to let it dry for 3 to 4 hours after spraying
• Use a 1:5 dilution rate
• Spray on arborvitae, cypress, junipers, and cedars in late fall when plant moisture in these species has retreated to the root system for the winter
• One application should last 3 to 4 months

For Drought and Windburn Protection

• Spray once each season at a dilution rate of 1:10

For Transplanting

• For spring, summer, and fall transplanting water thoroughly before applying Wilt-Pruf
• Apply Wilt-Pruf at a dilution rate of 1:10
• It is best to spray a few hours before digging, or if necessary, just after transplanting

For Christmas Tree Protection

• To keep trees, wreaths, and greens from drying out, turning brown, and dropping needles, spray at a dilution rate of 1:10 outdoors
• Let sprayed items dry outdoors in daylight (not necessarily sunlight) for 3 to 4 hours before bringing indoors

For Transport

• To guard against windburn and dry-out while transporting trees, plants, and shrubs, spray at a dilution rate of 1:10 and allow 3 to 4 hour of drying time before loading

Cleaning and Storage

For Storage Protection

• Tubers and bulbs can be sprayed or dipped in Wilt-Pruf at a dilution rate of 1:10
• Allow to dry outside before putting in storage

Washing

• Clean surfaces sprayed in error with warm water and detergent immediately after use
• Dried film may be dissolved with kerosene, but it may be best to let the film oxidize and disappear naturally
• Always flush sprayers thoroughly immediately after use, do not store Wilt-Pruf in sprayer (exception is our RTU bottle)