Category: Ailments

SEPAL WILT: Premature Aging

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago For explanation of two similar conditions, refer to N309+ Read More

SPRAYING INSECTICIDES: Safety Code

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago L. Read cautions and warnings on the container label each time used. 2. Lock up all chemicals; Don't let children use them; Keep them in the original container. 3. Don't use them close to an open f... Read More

SPRAYS: Dormant

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Recommendable types do not exist because they may well kill the plants; such sprays are intended for plants in dormancy in cold weather and there is no such orchid; use Malathion. A64-786 Read More

SPRAYS: For Protection From All the Enemies

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Generally speaking, all diseases can be controlled with Benlate, Truban or Banrot, and Mesurol. A81-27 Read More

SPRAYS: Mix of Fertilizer, Benlate and Physan

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Don't use it; use Benlate sparingly so resistance in pests does not build up; it does not normally need a wetter-sticker; Physan is primarily an algae spray. A82-1061 Read More

SCALE: Controls

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago A home-made spray can be made up with a half pint of water, a half pint of cooking oil, one tablespoon of liquid detergent, half a teaspoon of methyl hydrate (or rubbing alcohol), place them in a b... Read More

SUNBURN TREATMENT: For Plants

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago An old remedy is to saturate water with sugar and thickly cover all the plant ; it seals the tissue from fungi and bacteria and stops dehydration. AU88-23 Read More

LEAVES: Black Tip

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Control: it is probably a fungus; if the area increases in size, spray with Banrot at 1 ttpg. A79-370 Read More

PHYSAN 20: Active Ingredients

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago It is a combination of quaternaray ammonium chlorides, like Shield, Roccal, etc. A77-702; RMHN-alkyl (60% C14, 30% C16, 5% C18) = 10%; n-alkyl (68% C12,32% C14); dimethyl ethylbenzyl, ammonium chlo... Read More

OXALIS: Control

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago For oxalis growing rampant in the pots use Simazine SOW (Princep 80W) at three rounded ttpg.; keep the sprayer agitated, use only on pots more than five inches; the day before application water onl... Read More

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