Category: Ailments

DEXOL: Insecticide

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago Granules for control of mealybugs, etc,, seem to be ineffective as the bugs became resistant even to as much as 1 tablespoon to a 6in. pot with bark mix. OIE87Jy-2Has been used effectively; a granu... Read More

DEXON: Frequency of Use

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago Fortnightly or more frequently if the concentration is reduced to 20 ppm. A72-1100 Read More

MEALY BUGS: Characteristics and Controls

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago Flat, segmented insects covered with a dusty white wax; insidious, they mass in hidden places under sheathing leaves, etc.; make unsightly spots; spray repeatedly with Malathion with an essential s... Read More

MALATHION: The 25w Type

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago A wettable powder, it should be used at 2ttpg plus 1/4 to 1/2 of a teaspoon of wetting agent for best effect. A82-1178 Read More

PESTICIDES: Poisonous

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago So many are deadly; for a list of substances with LD50 rate and notes, refer to N314 Read More

ANTS: In Cattleya Pots

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago Control with five percent Chlordane dust applied around the base, etc. A75-500; use 2 ttpg.50% Diazinon. A80-630 Read More

ANTS: In Plants Summered Outside

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago Kill with Chlordane if you can get it; be sure its formulation is for plants. A74-502 Read More

ANTS: Proper Use of Chlordane to Kill Ants

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago Use one ounce of the 75% liquid concentrate in three gallons water and spray monthly all over plants, benches, inside walls. A72-807 Read More

APHIDS: Control by "lady Bugs"

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago They will not control an infestation. A74-708 Read More

PESTICIDES: Shelf Life

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago They should be purchased for short-term use; mark the date of purchase on the container; most keep their effectiveness for two or more years if stpred properly; signs of ineffectiveness in dusts an... Read More