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Post by unclemasa on Jun 15, 2008 1:02:28 GMT -10
A combination of orthene and a fungicide available through ACE Hardware. I have found this to be an effective systemic insecticide that does no harm to my plants. It is marketed in two forms: a larger container of mix it yourself (~$18.00) and in smaller spray cans (~$10.00).
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Post by stevestewart on Jun 15, 2008 9:00:33 GMT -10
I agree! This is a great product. As always, I try to remind growers to use this and other sprays in the cool part of the day, morning or evening, (best when not in direct sun) to prevent burning tender leaves. It is a systemic spray and not listed for edible crops, so no nectar licking after application  Steve |
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Post by zero on Nov 7, 2008 6:37:25 GMT -10
What kind of protection do you use when spraying orthonex?
This is what I use but I think it's really toxic.
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Post by unclemasa on Nov 7, 2008 10:15:45 GMT -10
Hi zero ...
I don't use a lot of this so I don't take any precautions other than staying up wind. Also, I use the aerosol spray so I don't have to actually mix the stuff.
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Post by mrflytrap2 on Nov 30, 2008 16:31:23 GMT -10
Have you found Orthonex to be effective against whitefly as well? The product doesn't seem to state it on the list, but wondering if it might work as well.
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Post by srduggins on Mar 30, 2009 9:09:14 GMT -10
Nope, this stuff doesn't work for whitefly in my experience. Try the Bayer insecticide with Imidicloprid which doesn't seem to harm Neps. You might also try the granules, but I have no experience with them.
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Post by rainforest on Apr 11, 2009 7:38:47 GMT -10
I use a mixture of Merit and Delta-Guard. Merit is a systemic insecticide which kills sucking pests and I also use the Delta-Guard (A synthetic pyrethroid) to kill the larval and egg-emerging nymphs. I wish I had more time to do a thorough spraying so that I can spray everything at once and then this will help curb their breeding batches.
I have also used Avid to some degree for this pest.
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Post by andrew on Aug 30, 2009 10:26:55 GMT -10
I have used Ced-o-flora on the non-hirsute Neps. species. I have only used it on about 8 different species so far, with no untoward effects, and it has eliminated the scale and thrips on those plants (so far - just a few months). I bought it from Logees.com. I have copied the following from their catalogue description,
"Ced-O-Flora Plant Spray
The first choice for the container gardener when confronted with infestation of scale. A long time friend, we’ve used this product for decades and consider it an absolute must for your arsenal. Excellent for use in shiny leaved plants such as Citrus and Bay. One application does the trick. Also it will control most other insects. However, plant damage can be observed on soft, hairy leaved species, so be sure to test a few leaves before spraying on the whole plant. " (www.logees.com, Plant Care Products)
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Post by rainforest on Aug 31, 2009 9:15:23 GMT -10
Merit has no phytotoxic results if you follow instructions. One application makes the entire plant toxic to sucking pests. For the stages which inhabit the soils, the Delta Guard takes care of them.
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