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Re: BONIDE


GBPUMPKIN@aol.com wrote:
> 
> In a message dated 97-08-09 18:32:16 EDT, Lubadub@aol.com writes:
> 
> << Subj:        BONIDE
>  Date:  97-08-09 18:32:16 EDT
>  From:  Lubadub@aol.com
>  To:    Pumpkins@athenet.net
> 
>  Last year someone mentioned some stuff that you mix with your sprays that
>  will keep them on the plants longer, keeps them from washing off as easily
> as
>  they would without the stuff. Anyway, I found this stuff at the Agway store
>  called BONIDE and it is a "horticultural spreader-sticker." It is said to
>  improve the performance of insecticides and fungicides. Does anyone have
>  experience with this stuff? How good is it? How often should a person spray
>  if they add this material?
>  Thanks.
>  Marv in Altoona, PA >>
> 
> ACTIVATOR 90
> Loveland Industries Inc.
> P.O. Box 1289
> Greely, CO 80632
> (303) 356-8920
> 
> I have used the above Spreader Sticker (Surfactant), for many years in my
> Orchard and Garden.  I have never had a problem with it to date.  You should
> use it with all Insecticides and Fungicides unless the label says not to,
> (CHECK THE LABEL).  A Spreader Sticker is a critical tool in controlling
> Squash Vine Borer.  Use of this material doesn’t change the spray schedule
> listed on the chemical your using it with, just makes it work better.  This
> one is Biodegradable too, so it may be acceptable for Organic growers.
> 
> George

Is a spreader-sticker useful if you are already using a liquid
insecticide/fungicide?  I thought you only needed one if you were using
a wettable powder.

Regards,
Chris Wilbers
Sioux Falls, SD


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