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Phisherman wrote:

On Tue, 5 May 2009 00:08:50 -0500, "Freckles"
wrote:

I would like to use a systemic pesticide on my roses.

I've heard systemic pesticides can be very dangerous.

Anything misused can be dangerous. For example, water can be very
dangerous.


I've tried several different sprays and am not satisfied with the results.


Not all systemic products are sprayed. Spraying can be hazardous due
to inhalation.


Can anyone recommend a brand of systemic pesticide that is not so dangerous
to humans and pets?

There are Rose Food/Systemic products that are applied to the soil,
scratched in and the pesticide is taken up by the roots.

I use the Ortho product (Bayer makes one too) on my roses only. I am
willing to try other remedies, that is, if there is one that I have
not tried. Aphids are hard to control.




Thanks,

Freckles



Yes, enough soapy water could be dangerous, but that's not what we are
talking about. Why don't you look up the MSDS on the products that you
suggest and see what their environmental impact is? When the oil runs
out, top soil will be the only thing between us and starvation. Try to
save a bit of it. It's disappearing very quickly.
--

- Billy
"For the first time in the history of the world, every human being
is now subjected to contact with dangerous chemicals, from the
moment of conception until death." - Rachel Carson

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