Category: Ailments

MALATHION: Safe Dose for the Immersion of Plants

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Use 1.5 tpg. of 50% liquid, or 2 ttpg. of the 25%WP. A77-1101 Read More

APHIDS: Virus Spreaders

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Aphids, scale and mealybugs spread most viruses increasingly harmful to orchids; aphids are the most active: Aphis gossypi is a spreader of 81 types of virus. A87-105 Read More

MEALYBUGS: Methylated Spirits as Control

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Use a small brush to paint inside the sheaths of young shoots; if sheaths are sensitive wash with water after. ORBS-161 Read More

ROOT ROT: Control in Cymbidiums

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Dexon gives good control of rot caused by water molds; is moderately toxic to humans; Benlate and Physan may have good potential; Shell Drench 345 fungicide is commonly recommended. C72-83 Read More

MEALY BUGS: On Roots

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago They resemble a "snow mold" infestation; but of rare occurrence; dip plant in solution of Diazinon. F78-113 Read More

AQUASOL: Fertilizers

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago In a controlled test of 10 commercial brands in Australia, including Magamp, Nitrosol, Osmocote, Fish emulsion, etc., Aquasol after nine months showed most promising but not ideal results for orchi... Read More

ARAMITE: Toxicity Reactions in Humans

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Sedation and loss of conscienciousness. A68-583 Read More

ROOT ROT: Rhizoctonia Solani

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Brown rot usually confined to roots, sometimes enters the rhizome; the decline of plant is gradual; cut off all affected parts; drench with Benlate at 1 ttpg. or Banrot at 1 ttpg. if Phytophora cac... Read More

FUNGICIDES: Effective

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago The most effective is Benlate. A76-698 Read More

PESTICIDES: Shelf Life

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago They should be purchased for short-term use; mark the date of purchase on the container; most keep their effectiveness for two or more years if stpred properly; signs of ineffectiveness in dusts an... Read More