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Wednesday, July 29, 2015
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MadMike
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I should probably add a few bits about Imadacloprid, since I don't see people using it and some might be wondering about it.
Reviewing the Wiki would be a good idea for a start:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Imidacloprid
As a systemic, it provides excellent control over the entire plant since it is moved throughout the plant by the vascular system.
However, it can leach in sandy soils, but binds very well to organic matter. I suspect most growers have a high amount of organic matter in the patch, but it's a consideration.
More importantly, it is a beast on honeybees, and I suspect on other bees as well. Preventing access to flowers is very important. I've been diligent in trying to monitor for flower openings and closing them or culling them to keep bees out.
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