Re: CULT: Borer control-a new twist

Hmmm...do all of them die, or just some? What about established clumps?

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Char" <Cholte@wi.rr.com>
To: <iris@hort.net>
Sent: Friday, April 09, 2004 4:08 PM
Subject: Re: [iris] CULT: Borer control-a new twist


> Hi,
>
> We have had bad luck around here with the liquid.  The new plants die. :>(
>
>
> Char Holte, New Berlin, WI (Near Milwaukee)
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "John Bruce" <jbruce1@cinci.rr.com>
> To: <iris@hort.net>
> Sent: Friday, April 09, 2004 1:14 PM
> Subject: [iris] CULT: Borer control-a new twist
>
>
> > While out today picking up chemicals for the garden, I had a thought
> > to ask if there was a liquid form of imidacloprid (active ingredient in
> > Merit). Indeed there is-- a concentrate that can be sprayed directly on
> > the plants. It is much faster acting than the granular form due to the
> > application method. It is also supposed to be season-long, unlike Cygon
> > which has to be applied at two week intervals. It is priced similarly to
> > the 15# bags, at about 28$. I am going to give it a try and keep my
> fingers
> > crossed. It is also listed to be effective against aphids, thrips, leaf
> > miners
> > and several other pests. Squirrels are not listed, unfortunately. :(
> >
> > John Bruce
> > Hidden Acres Iris Gardens
> >
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