Re: Fighting the fuzz

In a message dated 1/14/2008 11:24:30 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
dpetersen11@cox.net writes:

I've  found that the safest spray for scales and mealybugs is orthene 
wettable  powder.


I certainly agree that this insecticide works well for scale and mealybugs,  
but in my experience it is quite toxic.  It is a systemic and I have even  
used it as a soil drench in desperation.  I only use it outdoors, away from  fish 
and humans but then I wonder how many beneficial insects I am killing in  the 
process?  I think it is quite toxic and wonder how much of it permeates  my 
latex gloves.  I'd like to know more about its toxicity.
Michael Riley in NYC



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