Re: Insecticides
- Subject: Re: Insecticides
- From: D* T*
- Date: Sat, 7 Jul 2001 01:32:26 -0500 (CDT)
In message <cd.72d038d.2844c09b@aol.com>, GeoffAroid@aol.com writes
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>In a message dated 29/5/01 3:21:28 am, dave@dave-aroid.demon.co.uk writes:
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>>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
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David Thornton Manchester (u.k) zone 8b
Homepage http://www.dave-aroid.demon.co.uk
