Re: Methoxychlore-vs-sevin
In a message dated 12/10/99 3:13:03 PM Eastern Standard Time,
carlson@sanasys.com writes:
<< Subj: Methoxychlore-vs-sevin
Date: 12/10/99 3:13:03 PM Eastern Standard Time
From: carlson@sanasys.com (Carlsons)
Sender: owner-pumpkins@mallorn.com
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To: pumpkins@mallorn.com (pumpkins)
List,
We here in borer country think this topic is one of the most
important we face. If you don't have a license for Asana then it's meth.
or sevin as your choices correct?
I used methoxychlore last year and used it religiously. Still had
borers and after talking to some Wis. growers they think this is the
main cause for my stump rot I'm so famous for!! They reccomended that
you lay a piece of cloth like cheese cloth or something similiar over
the main stump and first 5 to 6 feet of main vine. Then you soak the
cloth with sevin. Anyone hear of this tactic before?? Not sure if the
Methoxychlore wasn't as effective as sevin was in the past or if it was
just a BANNER year for those Borers. Like I said before, the weekend
after labor day I killed one on my zucchini plant!!
The Carlsons Dan and Beth >>
Just important as what you use is how it is applied.
Always add a Spreader Sticker.
Mix a new batch every time.
Use a mist blower if possible. It puts out a fine mist that gives better
coverage. A good one is a Solo Port gas powered back pack. With the
diffuser on it gets right under the leaves without damaging the plant.
Try alternating between sprays, Methoxychlor & Thiodan with Pyrethins &
Rotenone in-between those. Seven may be effective too but it is not listed
for SVB.
Remember you cannot kill them all with anything unless you risk killing
yourself too.
George Brooks
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