Re:Warrior-T, Basamid, Zero Tolerance

Hello List
   With the mentioning of these chemicals. You may want to consider the health risks, especially since the chemicals will need to be applied frequently in order to prevent the infestation of the Squash vine borer. I don't know if Insecticides or the Fungicides are more harmful but eliminating exposure to one of them would be good. {I am not a doctor but if I was, my gut feeling would be that insecticides are a more serious health threat}
   One safer alterative is the use of granular Merit applied first thing in the spring. It is sold for grub control in lawns. The chemical is taken up by the plant. Anything that eats any part of the plant will die. The one downside is that the pumpkin seeds cannot be eaten. Since I have not used this method yet I am looking for feedback from anyone that has. I found the use of Merit in Don Langevens book 'How to Grow World Class Pumpkins Vol 2' in the section 'no spray program'.

Ray

>>> <GJGEM@aol.com> 10/24 9:27 PM >>>
I would like to here the pro's and con's of  Warrior-T, Basamid and Zero 
Tolerance.
I am considering using Warrior-T for the borers. I understand You need a 
license
for this product, how do you get one? I am thinking about using Basamid or
Zero Tolerance for a rot problem. I have searched the archives and have not
found enough info. 

George J.

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