has anyone successfully treated root weevils with nematodes?
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Comments (14)Rhizo: I don't know what the composition of Floramite is as I never investigated it. However I did investigate AVID for ornamentals when I first became aware of it in the 80's. It is a targeted pesticide for use on spider mites, leaf minor and is somewhat effective on adult Thrips. It is NOT an indiscriminate pesticide. I don't know what you term "chemical", but I know some people call themselves organic but still use pesticides such as soap, neem oil, BT etc. AVID for spider mites may be suitable for those folks as the active ingredient 'Abamectin' occurs naturally and is derived from the soil micro oranism Streptomyces Avermitilis. Personally I think of it about like Bacillus for catapillars. But I must reiterate, it is NOT for edible crops and ONLY for ornamentals. It should never be used as a preventative but only when damage is evident. Resistance problems from overuse have occured, so only use it when you must. I'm not trying to sell AVID but it was like a magic bullet for my spider mite problems on ornamentals all those many years ago, many of which I could not grow today if the spider mites went unchecked from year to year. And no, I seldom spray anything other then AVID during the growing season.....I'm not trying to persuade anyone to use anything that will cause them a sleepless night, but knowledge is power and AVID just may fit the bill for conscientious ornamental growers with a spider mite problem....See MoreRoot Knot Nematodes - Anyone try treating with citrus?
Comments (14)I don't have sandy soil, but I have RKN anyway. Bummer. The Houston area is mostly clay, although we have little steaks of sand running through it. We call it gumbo or black and white soil around here. I've spent the past year amending the soil with compost already, but the nematodes are pretty bad. My standard veggie fertilizer is a compost tea/molasses blend, too. My thinking for now was to do the following: 1) treat with citrus 2) Wait a week and then plant something resistant over winter (I read broccoli does okay - my plan if I can find transplants) 3) Solarize with clear plastic in July and August 4) Maybe treat with citrus again before planting next fall. I've thought about trying the Elbon Rye, too. Maybe that'll be next year. Nothing did well this fall. I will say, though, that my banana peppers produced like crazy all summer, right in the middle of the RKN spot. Love those banana peppers!...See MoreHas anyone successfully grown asparagus in SW 9b/10?
Comments (7)According to Tom MacCubbin's book, asparagus can be grown in central and north florida. They are very susceptible to root-knot nematodes though. It takes a couple of years before you can harvest, so it is a race against the nematodes....See MoreHas anyone used Milky Spore successfully?
Comments (11)H Sandy, Thank you for the link. I have 3/4 acre and I had planned on treating a portion of my neighbor's property. They both have much larger properties than mine. There's a large field across the road from me where hay is grown. I do have a fairly large population of JB's most years and I grow a number of fruit trees which they commonly enjoy. I called everyone locally I could think of...ag agent, garden centers, Southern States...I got different answers from everyone. Someone says, "depends on your soil." And, it'll only killed 18%...amybe. Or "they'll still fly in from 2 miles away." The guy from the local Southern States told me he used it and it worked great for him. When I asked when he applied it, he said, "3 months ago." IIIEEE! So...IF I bought a few traps and set them 200' into the empty field across the road...and I monitored them carefully, emptying etc... Would it reduce my population of JB's in years to come? My small orchard is in one corner of my rectangular lot, approx. 125' x 225' and borders the road. I thought of treating the area within a 150'-200' radius of my orchard and...I'd also treat my entire lot. I realize it won't elimate the JB's entirely but if it made a good dent, I'd be happy. Thank you, Peggy...See Moredavidrt28 (zone 7)
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