Category: Ailments

APHIDS: Small Soft-bodied Sucking Insects

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago Yellowish, green or black; winged and wingless forms; multiply rapidly and spread thickly; cause puncture wounds on blossoms and distortion of growth; suspected of spreading virus; sometimes tended... Read More

SLUGS AND SNAILS: A Review

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 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 over 7 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 over 7 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 over 7 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 over 7 years ago Truban 30WP, Banrot 40WP, Benomyl 50W, Physan 20 (Consan), Plantvax 75W, Shield 10W, Natriphene, Captan, Ferbam, Zineb, Daconil, Tersan. AH15+ Read More

VAPONA FUMES: In a Greenhouse Where Furnace Is Located

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 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 over 7 years ago Metaldehyde baits, especially the slow-release granular forms are first rate; Zectran is one of the best liquids. OD76-162 Read More

SLUGS AND SNAILS: Damaged Flowers or Spikes

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago These indicate where the pests are lurking so leave them on until night-time because snails invariably return to the same feeding place and can be found in the night with a flashlight. OA80-80 Read More

SLUGS AND SNAILS: Home-made Bait"

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago Use three parts portland cement, three parts bran, one part lime or plaster of paris, one part metaldehyde, mix them in water, spread the paste over plastic sheeting, mark it off in one inch square... Read More