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MikeP46

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About me: Hi,
I love growing citrus trees. Lately, it's become an obsession with 50 citrus trees growing in containers in a frost-prone area! But I'm sure having fun. I like watching things grow and try to learn all I can about citrus. With the help of this forum, it's coming along. I have been a Clinical Laboratory Scientist at a local hospital for 20+ years.

My zone is: Zone 8 La
GardenWeb Member: 2003-07-02
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Commented: Key Lime Problems ... HELP! You have two problems. The "tracks" are leafminers, which are extremely prevalent this time of year on new growth flushes. The only "control" is a spray which contains spinosad. So...
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Commented: citus leafminers Well, to satisfy my own curiosity, I emailed Bayer directly and asked if their Bayer Tree and Shrub concentrate can be used on citrus trees. They did respond and said in the future, they hope to have ...
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Commented: Has a nursery told you 'you're crazy' for buying CHC for citrus?? I have used CHC for two years on my 50+ citrus trees in containers. I have never done the cation exchange but rinsed very well. I have not had a single problem due to repotting in CHCs. If you have ac...
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