Re: Insecticides

From: magrysbo at shu.edu on 2001.07.10 at 03:37:18(7004) Don, I've seen a Bayer product in the type of bottle described at Lowe's and Home Depot. I don't know if it's the compound being discussed, but its described as a once-a-year systemic for trees and shrubs that is watered in. +More BTW: Arundo looks now like 2 variegated corn shoots coming up. When do I get to move the overhead power lines? I'll be thrilled if I have to! Bonaventure David Thornton @mobot.org on 07/07/2001 02:32:31 AM Please respond to aroid-l@mobot.org Sent by: aroid-l@mobot.org To: Multiple recipients of list AROID-L cc: Subject: Re: Insecticides In message , GeoffAroid@aol.com writes > >In a message dated 29/5/01 3:21:28 am, dave@dave-aroid.demon.co.uk writes: > >>should use an organic insecticide based on rape seed oil for the spider >>mite or a v. expensive product called IMIDOCLOPRID - loose or in > >Dave, >The soil mix with imidocloprid is quite hard to find even in the London area. >Instead look for a new plant spray called Provado Ultimate Bug Killer which >is a mix of imidocloprid and methiocarb and is the first spray I have ever >had success with in killing spider mites. It is very effective and systemic >also. Its brand new so again you may have to search, look for a yellow and >blue can with blue cap. Hope all is well with you. Its made by Bayer and they >have a website so maybe that will help with distributors: www.bio.uk.co or >call: 020 8344 6808. >Best wishes, >Geoffrey Kibby Hello Geoffrey. Thanks for the advice about Provado Ultimate Bug Killer. I had no trouble finding it at DIY chains. It's been effective against mealy bug but the spidermite is still a problem. I bought some Phytoseiulus predators, though there's still probably residue from the spray. I remember that you are interested in entomology ? Have you tried them ? David -- David Thornton Manchester (u.k) zone 8b Homepage http://www.dave-aroid.demon.co.uk

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