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Greenfield Nh

does anyone know the mixture of this product per gallon of water for svbs and other pumpkin pests? thanks for any input

4/29/2008 12:10:16 PM

I just clipped this from ann old postI made here.

All rates are calculated per acre first. Then I'll divide by 43.56 for the rate per 1000 sqaure feet.

It is best to apply Imidacloprid a week or two prior to planting out in at least 2 gallons of water per 1000 square feet then water it in slowly without puddling. This will control Cucumber Beetles, SVB, & Aphids for about 90 days.

Then repeat the same drench application also watering in at 75 days to cover the rest of the season.

First the Flowable liquid formulations:

Bayer Tree & Shrub*........1.47% Imidacloprid 233-350oz/acre
Bayer Merit 2F*...........21.40% Imidacloprid 16-24oz/acre
Bayer Admire 2F...........21.40% Imidacloprid 16-24oz/acre
Bayer Provado 1.6F*.......17.40% Imidacloprid 20-30oz/acre

Now the various Wettable Powder formulations:

Merit 75WP*...............75.00% Imidacloprid 6.4-8.6 oz/acre
Merit 75WSP*..............75.00% Imidacloprid 6.4-8.6 oz/acre
Provado Solupak*..........75.00% Imidacloprid 6.4-8.6 oz/acre

So........

Bayer T&S.....................5.35-8 oz per 1000 square feet
Merit 2F...................10.3-15.4 ml per 1000 square feet
Admire 2F..................10.3-15.4 ml per 1000 square feet
Provado 1.6F...............12.8-19.3 ml per 1000 square feet
Merit 75WP & 75WSP..3-4 level teaspoons per 1000 square feet
Provado Solupak.....3-4 level teaspoons per 1000 square feet

4/29/2008 1:52:38 PM

Jason D

Georgia

Tremor if your running behind..is it alright to use Merit at the time of planting and hit the plant a bit??? Also Im planting tommorow afternoon but would like to spray tonight and its sussposed to get in the mid thirties will this effect its potency at all. Thanks in advance

4/29/2008 3:14:34 PM

Yes, that's cool. I prefer to hit the seedlings either right before or after planting out. This avoids the lag time while the roots are growing into the treated soil.

4/30/2008 2:24:28 PM

Jason D

Georgia

Thanks as always Tremor

4/30/2008 2:37:47 PM

Greenfield Nh

tremor, how much bayer t&s can I mix in a gallon of water to drench my seedlings at planting time? 1.4% imadacloprid. I'm a little nervous mixing this because I've never used it before. thanks a millon

5/6/2008 6:08:50 PM

5 oz per gallon - apply like a low volume drench using 2 gallons for every 1000 sq ft.

5/6/2008 11:48:39 PM

Frank 4

Coventry R.I.

Hi Tremor.,, what does 5oz equal in teaspoons per gallon of water. Frank4

5/9/2008 1:59:58 PM

6 teaspoons (30 mls) per fluid oz.

5/9/2008 4:37:56 PM

So 30 teaspoons per 5 oz.

5/9/2008 4:39:04 PM

Boy genius

southwest MO

I searched and I'm figureing 1 ml of 1.47% to 1 gallon of water to 4 sq.ft. when planting seedling. This is the same as 8 oz. per 1,000 sq.ft.

1 gallon per 4 sq.ft would be watering in equivalent to 4 tenths inch of rain.

5/9/2008 5:28:21 PM

Greenfield Nh

tremor and boy genius,you are getting me closer to the bayer t/s with 1.47. mixture to drench my seedlings at planting time. what does 1 ml mean in english? does that mean milileters, i'm still confused. thanks.

5/9/2008 5:44:30 PM

Frank 4

Coventry R.I.

thanks tremor,,,,,

5/9/2008 9:02:13 PM

Boy genius

southwest MO

A 1/4 teaspoon is roughly 1ml.

5/9/2008 11:25:41 PM

Close enough for kosher - 1 Teaspoon is 5ml.

Medical syringes are more accurate. So are the tiny medicine cups for small children. The local pharmacy can be quite a resource but whatever device is used it must be labeled DANGER & kept in a Ziploc bag locked away with the pesticide.

5/10/2008 1:10:50 AM