Jim,

I use a multi-prong approach:

Step 1: Orthene WP.
Step 2: Enstar II AND neem oil together, along with soap to emulsify the
oil.
Step 3: Repeat step 2 at the label-specified Enstar II dosage and frequency
for two more treatments.

The Orthene has an immediate knock-down effect, plus systemic action. The
soap is also a contact killer, to some degree, and the wetting it does aids
in the contact by the other chemicals. The Enstar II prevents any remaining
bugs from maturing, hence reproducing. The neem oil discourages the insects
from traveling to other plants.

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"James Aldridge" wrote in message
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Any new wisdom on boisduval scale on cattleyas? I've read that
acephate (Orthene), kinoprene (Enstar II), and imidacloprid (Merit)
are all pretty effective administered in 2-3 treatments several weeks
apart.

Any suggestions for timing as to season or treament interval would
also be useful.

Thanks.

Jim
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