[OGD] scale

2007-05-23 Thread William Cassano
Here is some good information on scale: http://www.ipm.ucdavis.edu/PMG/r280301211.html http://nathist.sdstate.edu/orchids/pests/scales.htm http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/IG007#TABLE_6 -Will - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Wednesday, May 23, 2007 6:00 AM Subject: Orchi

Re: [OGD] Boisduval scale

2007-05-23 Thread DennisWestler
In a message dated 5/23/07 3:02:03 AM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > "I am wondering what you all do about boisduval scale." I have had acceptable results (I say acceptable because the scale always reappeared within a year of application, implying they were not entirely er

[OGD] Boisduval scale

2007-05-23 Thread Aaron J. Hicks
Denise Nash <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> spaketh thusly: >I am wondering what you all do about boisduval scale. I recommend arson, and lots of it. A more practical measure might be Marathon (imidacloprid), a systemic pesticide. I'm not sure how good uptake would be with plant

[OGD] Scale on cattleyas

2007-05-23 Thread Paula Vagner
The best product I have used for killing and preventing scale, especially boisduval scale, is Azatin, containing an ingredient from the Neem tree. It's a bit on the pricey side, but a little goes a very long way. Just add a few drops to a standard-size hand sprayer and mix with water. If the scal