RE: Imidacloprid

Of course I did :)... ya know, you are hosing them off the plants and
sure enough a few jump on you in the process... bet you had them too :)
LOL!

FWIW, I kept plugging away with my hose on full force over the pond....
it finally worked!.. that and the fact the ladybugs finally decided to
earn their keep here :)

Donna
Who is now aphid free....

> -----Original Message-----
> Behalf Of james singer
> 
> Our Donna had aphids?
> 
> On Wednesday, August 4, 2004, at 08:25 PM, David Franzman wrote:
> 
> > A few weeks ago Donna had asked how to rid herself of aphids.  I
> > mentioned a
> > couple of Bayer products, Tree and Shrub and  Rose 2/1 Care.  Used
> > systemically both of these products have had great effects against
most
> > sucking insects ie. aphids, whiteflies etc.  I know that most of you
> > prefer a
> > kinder approach to the environment as I do but I thought you might
be
> > interested in this position page that outlines the benefits and
risks
> > involved.  Either way you choose at least by reading this short
paper
> > you are
> > armed with the info that can help make a decision.  The Tree and
Shrub
> > has a
> > higher concentration of the active ingredient than does the 2/1.
This
> > is my
> > number one primary insecticide that I use in my greenhouses.
> >
> > http://www.beekeeping.com/articles/us/imidacloprid_bayer.htm
> >
> > DF
> >
> >
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