Category: Orchid Doctor

SPRAYS: For Protection From All the Enemies

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Generally speaking, all diseases can be controlled with Benlate, Truban or Banrot, and Mesurol. A81-27 Read More

SPRAYS: Harmful

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Aerosol white oil is possibly damaging to plants; it is 60% ingredient of some sprays; the temperature of such a spray may be too cold on contact with the plant; experiment first. AU79-197Small whi... Read More

SPRAYS: Mix of Fertilizer, Benlate and Physan

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Don't use it; use Benlate sparingly so resistance in pests does not build up; it does not normally need a wetter-sticker; Physan is primarily an algae spray. A82-1061 Read More

SPRAYS: Regular, for Insects

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Never spray unless it is necessary because preventative spraying is the best way to breed resistant strains. A87-616 Read More

SPRAYS: With Xylene Carrier

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago The carrier can do more plant damage than the insecticide; malathion spray (standard) caused crown damage to lycaste and neomoorea; wettable powder malathion does no damage; but xylene is effective... Read More

SPRINGTAILS (COLLEMBOLIDS): Small, Grey Jumping Insects Found in Pot Medium

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Controls: in increasing degrees of toxicity to the user -- malathion (LD50 of 2oz.), lindane (1/2 oz.) and dimethoate (1/2 oz.). A68-582; drench lightly with Diazinon 25%EC or 50%WP at 1 ttpg. A77-... Read More

SPRINGTAILS: Collembola

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Small insects about 5mm. in length; they appear thickly on damp potting media; white or grey in color; they feed on decaying matter, bacteria; more a nuisance than anything else; no control given; ... Read More

SPRINGTAILS: Tiny Insects in the Pots

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Two to three mm. long, white in color with two front "feelers"; they move and jump erratically, leave shedded "bodies" under the pots; can be controlled by spraying an insecticide around and into t... Read More

SPRINKLERS: For Greenhouse Cooling

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Low-volume sprinklers or misting nozzles frequently used over cymbidiums both use great amounts of water; short spaced use may produce great quantities of salt build-up through intermittent evapora... Read More

STAGHORN FERNS: In Florida

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Fastened to an oak tree they provide remarkably good symbiotic relationships with many orchids and encourage their growth. F85-5; attractive to cattleyas and vandas. Read More