Re: Cucumber beetles for a friend
Because Rotenone and Pyrethrum are not locally available. Diazinon, although banned in Ca. as of 1/1/02 is still on every shelf.
Figure that one out ?
Pumpkinguys Mark/Frank wrote:
> Why use toxic pesticides like Diazinon and Sevin when Rotenone or Pyrethrum
> are available and very effective? You can even buy a combination
> Rotenone-Pyrethrum liquid concentrate that works on cucumber beetles and SVB
> alike. And when you're done, you don't need to wear a haz-mat suit in your
> patch, you can drink your well water and you won't be killing the birds in
> your backyard.
>
> Here's a link that describes some of the wonders of Diazinon:
>
> http://www.epa.gov/pesticides/op/diazinon/agreement.pdf
>
> Frank P.
> Madison, WI
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-pumpkins@hort.net [o*@hort.net]On Behalf
> Of Robert Troy
> Sent: Monday, July 15, 2002 1:09 AM
> To: pumpkins@hort.net
> Subject: Re: Cucumber beetles for a friend
>
> Had a chat with him today, Although not specifically listed for cuke
> beetles, I use Ortho Rose Pride Orthenex Insect & Disease Control. Seems to
> work
> pretty good for me.
> Diazinon and Sevin liquid is also a good choice.
>
> Bob.
>
> Kathie Morgan wrote:
>
> > Hi Guys!
> > Mr Ray Barenchi, the Ex Terminator (retired from a career in pest
> > control), is suffering a serious infestation of cucumber beetles. He has
> > asked me to ask you all, especially Bob Troy, what you recommend against
> > the critters.
> > Thanks!
> > Kathie
> >
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