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Diana Kulaga[_5_] · 07-04-2009, 02:21 AM posted to rec.gardens.orchids

"Chris Savas" wrote in message
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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.)

..
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

I can't see why you couldn't use it, Chris. It appears to be more potent
than the older product. But reading the specs makes me understand why
Orthene is so much more effective. The percentage of acephate in Orthene is
huge compared to these other insecticides. I don't have any Orthenex around
so couldn't compare the labels before writing. Now I'm more convinced than
ever that Orthene is the way to go.

Diana