On 27 May 2003 14:07:30 -0700, (Brendan OMara)
wrote:

My health aside, what makes you feel spraying your Orthonex
is any safer/better than delivering .2% Resmethrin

1. You did not mention what you would be "fogging" with, let alone .2%
Resmethrin, whatever that is.


to my
patio and house area with a fog, which is known to be more
penetrating than spray but delivering the same basic
bug killing properties?


Just as using a very fine spray of bleach is not a good idea in
cleaning bathrooms, because it is too easily inhaled, whereas a
coarser spray is not, a smoke-based "fog" would be more easily
breathed than my coarse spray of Orthenex. Even still, I use a
respirator, eye protection, protective clothing, and say a little
prayer.


Seems like fogging "through" the
roses is a good idea, that's what I was hoping someone could
refect on, maybe someone's tried it?

I sincerely hope not, but good luck with your search for information.
Given the potency of insecticides alone, adding smoke simply cannot be
good.




Thanks!
-Brendan

(Shiva) wrote in message news:eaf54de7050d5bbf3c78908e44c2ca32@TeraNews.. .
On 26 May 2003 23:45:41 -0700, (Brendan OMara)
wrote:

I just purchased a Burgess Insect Fogger for $69.
I hear they are available at Home Depot and Wal Mart
in certain Areas. It takes oil based insecticide
and with a propane burner tank, turns it into a
thick fog that can be broadcast around your home.

Oh. My. God.

You cannot be serious.

If you are, the first thing you need to get is a respirator, the
highest grade available.

Then, look around at any other living things that might be in your
yard, such as birds, etc., and kiss them good bye if you cannot
confine them to your house.

I am the Chemical Queen around here, (I spray with Orthenex every ten
days) and I would not even mess with a fogger.

My advice to you is to take that thing back.




Anyone used this on their roses? If so, what
insecticide should I purchase to load into
it? Is it safe? Is it smart? did it work as an
effective replacement for standard spraying?

Thanks!
-Brendan