I am using Sevin on the recommendation of Carolyn Carver, who ought to know.

Toothbrushes and alcohol are NOT options because this is a large ficus, and
that method failed when the tree was defoliated and I could see what I was
doing (you always miss some of them!).

Here in New Jersey, I don't wan't to try a second defoliation this season.
Nor do I want to bring the scale indoors, if I can help it.

Regards,


----- Original Message -----
From: "Billy M. Rhodes"
To:
Sent: Thursday, August 21, 2003 8:23 AM
Subject: [IBC] Systemic Insecticide - How Often?


In a message dated 8/21/2003 8:01:08 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
writes:

The problem is on a Ficus (scale that I would like to eradicate
before the
trees come indoors). I'm also spraying with Sevin.

I don't think Sevin will do much on scale. I find with Bonsai that hand
(or
fingernail) removal of scale is very effective.
Billy on the Florida Space Coast


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