Re: Insecticides

From: David Thornton dave at dave-aroid.demon.co.uk> on 2001.07.07 at 06:32:26(6970) In message , GeoffAroid@aol.com writes > >In a message dated 29/5/01 3:21:28 am, dave@dave-aroid.demon.co.uk writes: +More > >>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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