Category: Orchid Doctor

DETERGENTS: As Wetter-stickers

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Mild detergent, such as "Palmolive Green" can be used as an addition to a spray; use lightly, about 1/4 tpg. A63-213; A76-611 Read More

DEXOL: Granule Treatment for Mealybugs

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago They seemed to become resistant to it so recourse was had to using alcohol mixed with water, swabbed on. OIE-87Jy-2; a granular systemic. OIE87Jan-8 Read More

DEXOL: Insecticide

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 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 almost 8 years ago Fortnightly or more frequently if the concentration is reduced to 20 ppm. A72-1100 Read More

DIAZINON: Characteristics

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Organophosphorous compound effective against false spider mites, aphids, thrips, mealybugs, scale insects, cockroaches, springtails, fungus gnats, sowbugs and millipedes; suppresses spider mites, n... Read More

DIAZINON: Insecticide/miticide

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Controls aphids, thrips, mites, scale crawlers, soft scale, mealybugs and other pests. OD65-168 Read More

DIAZINON: Its Application and Limitations

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Wettable powder preparations are safe, plus ltpg. of wetting agent, when temparatures are lower than 80dF; liquid concentrate preparations may injure some foliage but give somewhat better control. ... Read More

DIAZINON: Pesticide

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Excellent control of scale by spraying with it at recommended strength, plus 1/4 tpg. of wetting agent. A80-110 Read More

DIBUTAL PHTHALATE: Toxic Effects

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago DPB is a wonder plastic used to make hose more pliable but is toxic to certain plants in small amounts; not yet established that orchids are affected. RHS The Garden June 1986. Read More

ACID OR ALKALINE: Changing the Values

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Various means can be used: tufa, a limestone form, can be added to paphiopedilums from limestone cliffs; bark composts acidify with age; peatmoss, pine needles, oak leaves in the mix produce acidit... Read More