Re: Orthene and Irises
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- Subject: Re: Orthene and Irises
- From: "* b* c* <b*@atlantic.net>
- Date: Sun, 12 Apr 1998 20:15:07 -0600 (MDT)
Jose,
> My question is: May I use Orthene to spray my irises against a bug that
> shreds the leaves?. Could be just snails, could be leaf miners, could be
> something worse... Is Orthene a safe insecticide for irises?. Please let
me
> know ASAP, as I'd like to spray the sooner...
>
I am glad to see you back with us. Although I have not used Orthene
on Irises myself, those who have used it have not reported any problems
after having done so. You might wish to check for an insecticide that is
listed as being safe for Irises.
If you have open blooms, do not spray them unless necessary to avoid
unneeded harm to pollinating insects.
Mark A. Cook
billc@atlantic.net
Dunnellon, Florida.
