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SLUGS AND SNAILS: A Review

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago A variety of species are referred to as bush snails or orchid snails; they tend to shun the common baits; they can be controlled with drenching several times with Mesurol; the 75% ingredient is Met... Read More

FUNGICIDES: Combining Other Characteristics

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Physan 20 is a fungicide, bactericide and algecide combined. A79-910 Read More

FUNGICIDES: For a Disease-free Greenhouse

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Use pesticides infrequently; use benomyl (Benlate) every three of four weeks 1 ttpg. plus a wetting-sticking agent; for some extraordinary disease add 1 teaspoon of Truban (ethazol) to the gallon o... Read More

FUNGICIDES: Indoor Use on Plants

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Safe for in-home spraying is Malathion 50%, at the rate of 2 tpg.; or put on rubber gloves and apply the dilution with a soft brush to avoid splashing. A63-213 Read More

FUNGICIDES: Most Commonly Used

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Truban 30WP, Banrot 40WP, Benomyl 50W, Physan 20 (Consan), Plantvax 75W, Shield 10W, Natriphene, Captan, Ferbam, Zineb, Daconil, Tersan. AH15+ Read More

ORIENTATION OF SPECIES: In Nature

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Why do they always face one way?; Dendrobium formosanum in the forests of Darjeeling are found always facing the northwest, about ten feet above the ground and on Shorea robusta trees. OR72-14+ Read More

ORTHENE: Handle with Care

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Only the 75%S, a dry powder, is recommended for use on orchids in greenhouses, at the rate of lttpg. (rounded); is highly systemic; the liquid preparation should not be used outdoors; do not use as... Read More

CENTIPEDES: Harmful Effects

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago They do not harm plants. A76-4 Read More

VAPONA FUMES: In a Greenhouse Where Furnace Is Located

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Vapona is not explosive; used in the form of Shell No-Pest strips. A73-409 Read More

SLUGS AND SNAILS: Baits

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Metaldehyde baits, especially the slow-release granular forms are first rate; Zectran is one of the best liquids. OD76-162 Read More