Re: CULT: Systemic Pesticides
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- Subject: Re: CULT: Systemic Pesticides
- From: R* T* D* <r*@sierratel.com>
- Date: Sat, 17 Jan 1998 18:08:50 -0700 (MST)
Curt Marble wrote:
>
> I'm having problems with spider mite and scale on several of the IRIDs I
> grow in my sunspace. I won't spray anything toxic since this space is
> contiguous with living area. (Even oil spray makes a mess.) Has anyone
> ever used a dilute solution of a systemic pesticide like Isotox and watered
> potted plants? Was this successful? What dilution?
>
> ---------
Kathy,
Schultz Houseplants & Gardens insect spray is labeled for spider mites
and "fern scales". It says it may be used indoors, kills bugs on
contact and is made with botanical pyrethrins from chrysanthemum flowers
. I use it for mealy bugs which I find is a constant problem and it
contains them quite well.
Rick Tasco
Superstition Iris Gardens
Central California
Zone 8
