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FUMIGANTS, SMOKE: Non-toxic to Mammals or Plants

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 8 years ago There is none available; the safest one is Shell No-Pest strips, not a smoke; use it overnight then package again for later re-use. A77-43 Read More

FUNGICIDES: Mixing

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 8 years ago Mix Benlate with Dexon; mix Benlate with Truban; do not combine Dexon with Truban because they both do the same thing; Dexon is stable only one or two days in water; the others somewhat longer. A74... Read More

FUNGUS GNATS: Characteristics and Controls

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 8 years ago Small black flies in numbers; young maggots are whitish with black head, legless, and feed on decaying organic matter; some may feed on roots of cymbidiums; spray malathion several times at weekly ... Read More

SHOW PLANTS: Spotted Foliage

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 8 years ago To remove spots caused by hard water, rub the leaves with cotton dipped in rain or distilled water. A76-1007 Read More

FUNGUS: In Bark in Pots

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 8 years ago White thread-like fungus grows fastest in media kept on the dry side; before bark begins to break down however the plant is usually repotted. A73-409 Read More

FUNGUS: Leaf and Flower Spotting

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 8 years ago They cause minor damage; they seldom kill a plant; they do detract from appearance for several years. AH 15 Read More

FURNACES: Inside the Greenhouse

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 8 years ago They are often placed inside with the plants but they must always be vented to the outside. A75-876 see also Heating Read More

FUSARIUM WILT: A Rot Disease

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 8 years ago Plants decline and die in a year; the cut rhizome has a band of purple in the epidermis as a sign; drench or dip in benomyl (Benlate 50W) at lttpg. AH86-74 Read More

FUSARIUM WILT: F. Oxysporum and F. Monoliforme

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 8 years ago They infect through the roots or cut ends; a band of purple discoloration shows; entire rhizome may be purple; cut out diseased parts; spray with Actidione 1 ttpg. (highly toxic to humans) N317 Read More

BORDEAUX MIXTURE: Effectiveness

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 8 years ago Is not very effective against bacterial leaf rot. A74-792 Read More