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Pataskala,OH

Can Daconil and Triazicide be used on watermelon? I though I read somewhere that watermelon leaves aren't as tough as pumpkin leaves and can burn easily. If they can't be used what are some contact sprays that can be used on watermelon?

5/21/2011 2:50:45 PM

formerly RGG

I know Daconil is OK but I am not sure about the other one.

5/21/2011 9:35:38 PM

Bowdon, GA

Daconil is fine, never used triazicide. Spray when the sun is low.

5/22/2011 12:55:48 PM

Corryton, TN

Triazicide is NOT labeled for melons.

5/22/2011 6:17:46 PM

Pataskala,OH

If I can't use Triazicide what can I use instead?

5/23/2011 8:17:44 AM

Corryton, TN

Not sure what bugs you're fighting but there's a long list that you can use. Asana, ambush and the ones with bifenthrin & imadachloprid, just to name a few.

5/23/2011 10:41:10 AM

Pataskala,OH

I want something that is good for killing squash bugs since they transmit YVD and I lost my pumpkin plant to it last year. Also I want to eat the watermelon so I want to avoid systemics if possible.

5/23/2011 3:18:10 PM

Corryton, TN

I haven't had any luck with systemics on squash bugs. I like Asana and bifenthrin.

I seriously doubt that you have eaten many store bought melons that were not treated with a systemic. Trust the universities (or don't). They are typically the guys that test the chemicals and approve the labels for your state.

5/23/2011 4:17:43 PM

Pataskala,OH

I know the systemics are proven to be safe to use, I just would like to avoid them.

5/23/2011 4:21:30 PM

Rome Ga

systemics or on just about every melon you buy in the stores. The Companies that make these are the ones that do the testing on their own product. They say that they dont harm the honeybees but that isnt true. I am not saying dont use them but i dont want to eat melons with it on them.

5/23/2011 9:56:55 PM

Another option to consider would be planting sacrifice plants around the perimeter of your melon garden. If you use straight-nick squash, most of the squash bugs will go to them rather than the melons. Spray the bugs while they are concentrated at the base of the squash plants. After they are under control, pull up the squash plants and remove them from your garden. It will reduce the amount of insecticide used on the melon plants. The few that escape to the melons show up quickly when the plants are sprayed sprayed weekly with a fungicide. The wet squash bugs move to the tops of the plants and can be pick off by hand.

5/24/2011 11:18:57 AM

Pataskala,OH

Thanks

5/24/2011 1:03:28 PM