Lindane
SCHAFFCM@SNYBUFAA.CS.SNYBUF.EDU wrote:
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> Whew!! Do you wear a mask or use any protection, Dennis? yes I do including mask approved by OSHA, NASA, PTA, FHA and PDQ....or
whatever all those government agencies are...who can keep up with it all.
It seems that these are/could be big, high shrubs -- no they are low
shrubs - the Dogwoods only need to be sprayed up to 5 feet above the
ground. ( I usually only go 3-4 feet.) Of course I do this all on a calm
morning before things stir...
what sort of machinery do you use for spraying?? A hose end sprayer with
controlled spray - I get in close to minimize the spray.....
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> In IPM, a gardener would use chemicals only on specific plants/pests AFTER
> it is determined the amount of tolerance the gardener has for the bug
> in question. how much damage can you stand, or can the garden stand?
> and how many beneficial bugs have you tried already, before deciding to
> use chemicals.
>I guess I can sum it up this way...I don't like to spray or take medicine
unless it is Necessary period. Spraying for borers might be the only
exception - but even then - If i don't need to in the summer - I don't.
A healthy garden will take care of itself..... now I know someone will
write to dispute this...but at least a healthy garden is better able to.
Dennis
