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Lombard, IL

I picked up some Spectracide containing 0.03% Lambda-Cyhalothrin. Do I spray it directly on the plant tonight when the sun goes down? Should I dilute it? I cover the entire plant right? Does this cover most of the bugs? Do I need anything else? I fried a few leaves last week when I sprayed insecticide soap so I am hesitant to just go crazy with the new stuff.

6/8/2007 4:19:46 PM

South Bloomfield, Ohio

Late evening and early morning are the best times to apply everything. Apply directly to the foliage and stem areas, misting lightly. Most people tend to over-apply, thinking more is better. If it runs off, it's too much.

6/8/2007 4:24:13 PM

Windsor, Ontario, Canada

I used that last season, but I still got SVB. Use 1 tablespoon per gallon of the concentrate, with no plant burn. Perhaps try more. Never spray in morning or day, even if you think it will be cool and cloudy. I always spray in the evening. Give the spray enough time to dry before dark, or mix a fungicide in to prevent any problems.

I am trying bifenthrin this year. It has a 3 week residual and should work when buried too. Should fix my problems.

6/11/2007 11:41:53 AM