Re: Killing Borers

Greg/List,
I also have no license for Warrior T although it is highly recommended. I have trouble with borers in the past. I've used Bug-B-Gone and haven't seen any eggs on vine, stock or under leaves as I check underneath with a handheld mirror. I saw a couple moths land and leave right away, I also killed two moths by swatting them. I believe it's working but I apply after rains and every 7 days as recommended. Bug-B-Gone has the same active ingredient as Asana XL which requires a license also. The active ingredient is Esfenvalerate. In Asana XL is 8.4%, in Bug-B-Gone is 0.425%.  I would either use this product as it IS labeled for SVBs under vegetables and Melons on inside label. Asana is recommended by seasoned grower Wayne Hackney in the NEGPGA newsletter 5-4-2000, he also recommends methoxychlor to those who don't have a license. Hope this helps as I also am in your position.
Don Chambers            Warwood, WV
----- Original Message -----
From: s*@ais.net
To: pumpkins@mallorn.com
Sent: Wednesday, June 20, 2001 4:39 PM
Subject: Re: Killing Borers

Brad,
 
Thanks for the advice. I've survived the borers in past seasons, but it's so much work going the search and destroy route. Besides it's much more fun to walk the patch and see their dead little bodies everywhere. Warrior is out this year since I don't have a license. Do you know where I might be able to purchase Scimitar? I have one other lead which might work, but it requires a test. I was told (and the product label claims) that Bug-B-Gone with Esfenvalerate (by ortho) is effective against the dreaded SVB. Would it be possible for you to perform one of your famous experiments for the pumpkin world? It's easy to find and much cheaper than the alternatives.
 
Greg
----- Original Message -----
From: B*@aol.com
To: pumpkins@mallorn.com
Sent: Wednesday, June 20, 2001 11:27 AM
Subject: Re: Killing Borers

Greg,
          You need to get Scimitar CS or Warrior T, active ingredient (
Lambda Cyhalothrin), for your plants VERY soon or your season is going to be
OVER!!  Sevin will work marginally at best and only if applied frequently and
heavily. I lost my plants two straight years trying to use sevin.  Every time
it rains or you water overhead, you are going to have to reapply.  This is
not the case with Warrior or Scimitar.  They are still at 90% strength after
a 1 inch rain.  Warrior and Scimitar are just as safe if not safer than
Sevin.  Read about them at

http://www.syngentacropprotection-us.com/prod/index.asp?nav=list

and

http://www.syngentaprofessionalproducts.com/prod

Hope this helps,

Brad Walters
IPGA Organizer
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