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Mill Bay, British Columbia

I've been trying to research this on the internet with limited success so I thought I'd throw this out for someone like Tremor to answer if possible.

When using a systemic insecticide or fungicide, how much translocation of the product can you expect? In other words, I've been using Orthex (Acephate & Triforine) and wondered (as I am running low and can't get it in Canada) if you spray 1/2 the plant, will the active ingredients translocate to the areas that you did not spray and how effective would it be?

In the past, I was advised to spray the older growth and it would translocate into the newer growth.

Steve?

7/8/2009 5:06:10 PM

Windsor, Ontario, Canada

I think systemics will translocate better to the new growth, but not as easily to the old growth...

Maybe, lol...

7/8/2009 7:23:05 PM

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Foliar is minimal at best with DMIs & Benzis.
Aliette is the only true up/down fungi.
Merit is complete if the entire rootzone is treated.

7/8/2009 7:28:50 PM

Mill Bay, British Columbia

OK thanks...guess I will need to go get some more soon.

7/8/2009 8:12:17 PM