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Chris Savas · 07-04-2009, 12:12 AM posted to rec.gardens.orchids

In article om, (Chris Savas) wrote:
Hi, all,

I have been using Orthenex in my general insect controll spraying. I have
been buying and using the 16 Fl oz size, but have run out. I have looked in
five different stores and can't find it.

So, what should I look for to use on my orchids (just over 100 plants)? I have
spotted a couple of plants that have some cottony scale. I have used it
because it is systemic.

Thanks.
Chris in Central Florida
(Remove not from the address to respond directly.)

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Hi, again,

Today, I went to two hardware stores in search of Orthenex. At the first
place, I found a similar product mfg'd by the Ortho Group. I then went to the
second store and found the same 'new' item, but at $2 less than at the first
place for a 16-oz bottle (liquid). The recommended dosage is the same for both
the Orthenex and this 'new' item. For comparison, I have included the
ingredients of the Orthenex and of the 'new' product.

Orthenex Ortho
Systemic Protection from Systemic Insect Killer Controls
Insects, Diseases, Mites Insects & Mites

Active Ingredients Active Ingredients

Acephate 4.00% Acephate 8.00%
Triforine 3.25 - -
Fenbutatin-oxide 0.75 Fenbutatin-oxide 0.5
(Hexakis) (Hexakis)
Other Ingredients 92.00 Other Ingredients 91.50

Unless anyone can say why I shouldn't use this product, I
think I will try it. I don't know what Triforine was suppose to do or why it
no longer is included.

Chris