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Re: [nafex] Pesticides



Tom,

I feel that pre-mixed pesticides (i.e. fungicide and pesticide combined) are a
waste of money.  You're better off to make a diagnosis and use the correct
specific pesticide.

For weeds, I use 2% glyphosate only.   It kills all weeds.  1% will kill grasses
and some weeds, but I routinely use 2%.

I think Lime sulphur is a waste of time even though it is cheap.

Dormant oil is OK, but you need to know if you have bugs which are killed by
dormant oil.  No point wasting your time spraying dormant oil if the pests are
elsewhere sleeping.

How many fruit trees do you have?    And what kinds?   It makes a difference if
the answer is 20 versus 100 versus 1000.

Derry

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: Hello All,
:
: This is a general question regarding pesticides.  Which
: pesticides are most beneficial to keep on hand?
: :
:                  Lime/Sulfur
:                  Dormant Oil
:                  Generic combined fruit tree spray
:                         (pesticide, fungicide combo)
:
: Thanks in advance for any opinions you have to offer.
:
: Regards,
: Tom




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