Monterey (704590) Florel Brand Growth Regulator 32oz

I sprayed a large pear tree (that produces bad-tasting pears) last spring. This fall, instead of gathering up 500+ pears off the ground there were maybe 75. So, it wasn't 100% - but it really simplified this fall's cleanup. Hopefully I can get closer to 100% next year. I don't know if some branches were missed (don't think so) or if my timing wasn't quite correct - we will see this coming year.

First of all, this product actually works and second it is easy to use; it is colorless (like water) and odorless. Now for the details - I live in Arizona and I used this on our Olive tree. I decided to try this spray based on the description and of course the reviews. The most important thing to keep in mind is timing of when to use this is very important. For Olive, you want to use this as soon as the flowers start blooming or opening. So you need to keep an eye on the flowers on your tree to make sure you don't do it too soon and not too late. I know this because when I sprayed the product, most of the flowers on my Olive just opened but there was a small portion on one of the branches that had not opened yet. All the flowers that were opened that got sprayed did not form to become a fruit but the ones that were not open yet did become fruits. As always when you apply/spray something with chemicals, make sure you wear the proper protection - eyes and other parts of your body. I also covered all of my bushes like lantanas that were below the tree and removed the cover after I was done spraying. With the 32 oz. I have more than enough left to do another spray the next season. Lastly, make sure you use a good sprayer. I Googled for the best sprayer and found the highest rated one on Amazon.

The first year I used this it did nothing. I sprayed the tree as instructed, but we still got a ton of olives. This year I mixed it as directed and watered the trees with it instead. Neither tree has a single olive on it.

This product is good, but be sure to follow the instructions.

Uncertain what to say about this product and how effective it is. Reason being is that the application time for the chemical is Spring and now it is Fall so I have to wait for my apple trees to bud to see how it works. I'm leaning more and more to simply cutting them down to save the clean up of apples.