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METASYSTOX-R: Miticide

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago This is now restricted in same states. A87-174 Read More

METHOXYCLOR: Toxicity Reactions in Humans

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Nervousness, tremor, dizziness and convulsions. A68-583 Read More

METHYL BROMIDE: Mandatory for Imports Treatment

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago No it is not mandatory; plants imported in good condition can get Malathion treatment, or other; large shipments in poor conditions likely result in methyl bromide fumigation on entry into the U.S.... Read More

MICE: An Orchid Pest

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago They chew the plants at night, remove the pollen from the best blooms; control by the usual setting of traps or mouse bait, such as Bromol, whieh contains Bromadiolone 0.005%. A82-352;RMH Read More

DAMP-OFF: Control

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Spray Captan at 1 ttpg., or PCNB (Terraclor) at 1 ttpg. as pot drench; also Chinasol, oxyquinoline benzoate (Wilson Anti-Damp), or sodium-o-phenylphanate (Dowicide Ai, Natriphene, Sopp, or Topane) ... Read More

ROOTS: Structure

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Roots are made of a central core consisting of a number of tough tubes wound together, which pass food in liquid form from the root tip to the leaf cell and back again; the soft tissues, velamen, s... Read More

FERTILIZERS: Liquid Versus Slow-release

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago A liquid programme is preferable because 1. the feed can be accurately measured, 2. the feed can be applied with the watering, 3. liquid feeds are much less expensive. AU84-202 Read More

FERTILIZERS: Liquid, for Cattleyas in Fir Bark

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Rutgers University's urea-form formulation: 1st. application is finely powdered ureaform three heaping tablespoons of ureaform with 20-20-20 two level teaspoons together to five gallons water; subs... Read More

EPSOM SALTS (MAGNESIUM SULFATE): Applied to Cymbidiums

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Give them a dose in July when the weather gets warm. OA71-101In Australia it is fed to them for five months in summer. AU78-141It may contribute to spiking. OD68-40; OD71-278 Read More

CYMBIDIUMS: Culture to Induce Spiking

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago "full-sun" treatment can be successful; give as much sun as possible in the summer including risk of sunburn and with more water and fertilizer, OD68-244The day-night temperature change must be 20 ... Read More

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