[OGD] Re: Cygon

2004-06-22 Thread Thomas Hillson
Iris and everyone else, Please do not just throw out old Pesticides, these are hazardous materials and can cause lots of damage to the environment and to the people who will handle them once you throw them out. You should always contact your city or county to find out their system for disposal

[OGD] Re: Cygon

2004-06-19 Thread IrisCohen
In a message dated 6/19/04 11:52:50 AM, Geoff Frost writes: << Iris, where did you hear that Cygon can be damaging to orchids? >> I know from my own experience that if nothing else, it causes crippled flowers months later. I think Orthenex can too, but only on rather delicate plants, and not as

[OGD] Re: Cygon

2004-06-17 Thread Thomas Hillson
Most highly toxic organophosphate insecticides like Cygon have been removed from the market. You may still be able to find some, but the toxicity to children, small animals and the danger of its use have eliminated Cygon as a product we should use. It is one of the most toxic insecticides aroun

[OGD] Re: Cygon

2004-06-17 Thread IrisCohen
In a message dated 6/17/04 8:32:44 AM, Howard writes: << I am trying to purchase Cygon. I want to eliminate a Florida Red Scale problem. Today, I was told "Cygon was taken off the market after September 11." I have also been told that it is unavailable in Florida. >> Cygon has been found to b