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Was already mentioned once. But probably being worth mentioned again.
In addition to pfr-97, there is another biomiticide, called grandevo.
Grandevo is made by marrone innovations same company that makes regalia
Growers are reporting back with good results with it. Was already one post in this thread.
Mikell: From what I can find on google scolar.
Yes mites can in the soil if there is not a host.
That is yet another reason to use predatory nematodes.
I personally know of one grower in the central valley that found them coming in on some rooting plugs. They were left outside in an open box or not stored properly.
Here is a link I found that outlines there hibernation (a.k.a. diapause)
Link
http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/crops/facts/14-013.htm
Get the biology going if your fighting the war with those methods.
Broad mites that hibernate in the soil will be susceptible to attack by predatory beneficial nematodes.
One greenhouse grower wiped them out with predator mites.
Amblyseius andersoni
Amblyseius cucumeris
Amblyseius californicus
Amblyseius swirskii
He thought he had tmv and then realized what was going on.
50YardLine: Sap ph should have been 6.4 not 6.3!
But seriously the chemicals defeated the whole purpose of what your trying to do.
The miticides MAY have disrupted the plants metabolism for life.
Have seen an grower apply merit 75 for prevention of root aphids to then see his mites attacked by mites.
A plants metabolism can switch from building proteins to then breaking down and catalyzing proteins when you apply a miticide or fungicide.
Check out the book Healthy Crops.
The theory of trophobiosis is this: that plants are made immune to attack to the extent that they lack the nutritional factors that parasites require for their development. The alternate theory of insect infestation is based on the possible presence of substances (phytoalexines) that are toxic or repellent to the insect. Chaboussou determined that it is the former theory that is true. Restating this theory has the virtue of impressing it as it goes against all the teaching of the agro/chemical-industry. This says Lutzenberger, may be the most important discovery in agricultural chemistry since Liebig.
IMHO, If you expect things to work with nature you have to go 100% in.
I say this with respect and care for you and yours. Please do not take it any other way.
p.s. to anyone that may use regalia. It is a japanese knotweed extract.
Concerns were expressed about adrenal overload from overuse.
Studies show growers getting excellent results when using 2-3 times per season or just at transplants.
So just a heads up for those that purchase and use it. Less may be more. SAR/ISR is good but when is it too much???
Have used at each transplant with excellent results. But have not gone heavy with it. By applying weekly or anything.
The more details the better.
Kindness!
In addition to pfr-97, there is another biomiticide, called grandevo.
Grandevo is made by marrone innovations same company that makes regalia
Growers are reporting back with good results with it. Was already one post in this thread.
Mikell: From what I can find on google scolar.
Yes mites can in the soil if there is not a host.
That is yet another reason to use predatory nematodes.
I personally know of one grower in the central valley that found them coming in on some rooting plugs. They were left outside in an open box or not stored properly.
Here is a link I found that outlines there hibernation (a.k.a. diapause)
Link
http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/crops/facts/14-013.htm
Get the biology going if your fighting the war with those methods.
Broad mites that hibernate in the soil will be susceptible to attack by predatory beneficial nematodes.
One greenhouse grower wiped them out with predator mites.
Amblyseius andersoni
Amblyseius cucumeris
Amblyseius californicus
Amblyseius swirskii
He thought he had tmv and then realized what was going on.
50YardLine: Sap ph should have been 6.4 not 6.3!
But seriously the chemicals defeated the whole purpose of what your trying to do.
The miticides MAY have disrupted the plants metabolism for life.
Have seen an grower apply merit 75 for prevention of root aphids to then see his mites attacked by mites.
A plants metabolism can switch from building proteins to then breaking down and catalyzing proteins when you apply a miticide or fungicide.
Check out the book Healthy Crops.
The theory of trophobiosis is this: that plants are made immune to attack to the extent that they lack the nutritional factors that parasites require for their development. The alternate theory of insect infestation is based on the possible presence of substances (phytoalexines) that are toxic or repellent to the insect. Chaboussou determined that it is the former theory that is true. Restating this theory has the virtue of impressing it as it goes against all the teaching of the agro/chemical-industry. This says Lutzenberger, may be the most important discovery in agricultural chemistry since Liebig.
IMHO, If you expect things to work with nature you have to go 100% in.
I say this with respect and care for you and yours. Please do not take it any other way.
p.s. to anyone that may use regalia. It is a japanese knotweed extract.
Concerns were expressed about adrenal overload from overuse.
Studies show growers getting excellent results when using 2-3 times per season or just at transplants.
So just a heads up for those that purchase and use it. Less may be more. SAR/ISR is good but when is it too much???
Have used at each transplant with excellent results. But have not gone heavy with it. By applying weekly or anything.
The more details the better.
Kindness!
