RE: CULT: Borer control-a new twist

John,
What was the name on the product you found? It sounds like it might 
 be worth a try, if I can find it here.
I am enjoying Jade Stone, Sun Doll, Chickee, and others...Jade Stone is 
just so pretty to me...I have some tall bearded ones blooming too. Just 
love irises of all kinds!
Donna Lockman
NC z7/8

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From: owner-iris@hort.net [o*@hort.net]On Behalf Of John
Bruce
Sent: Friday, April 09, 2004 2:15 PM
To: iris@hort.net
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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