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combining chemicals

Discussion in 'Issues, Disease and Pests' started by shari, Aug 11, 2010.

  1. Aug 11, 2010 #1
    shari

    shari New Member

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    I was wondering if anyone can tell me if combining and insecticide ex. orthene permissible with any fungicide such as captan, aliette, manzate or cleery's?
    thanks,:)
     
  2. Aug 12, 2010 #2
    T. migratoris

    T. migratoris Active Member

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    I've never mixed orthene with a fungicide for orchids but for years I've mixed diazinon and/or malathion with fungicides for application on roses. Don't do it without more research but the concept of mixing certain pesticides with certain fungicides is routinely done in horticulture.
     
  3. Aug 12, 2010 #3
    Ray

    Ray Orchid Iconoclast Supporting Member

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    FWIW - which may not be much, as it's a different chemical - the commercial product Orthenex was Orthene with a fungicide.
     
  4. Aug 12, 2010 #4
    shari

    shari New Member

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    thanks, Ray..I've heard that there used to be a compatibility schedule of chemicals. Appreciate it!
     
  5. Aug 13, 2010 #5
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    I occasionally mix Orthene and Cleary's 3336 with no ill effects.
     
  6. Aug 13, 2010 #6
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