oh my gosh aphids & fungicide

updated mon 30 jul 01

Warbler on sat 28 jul 01

The aphids arrived. The Morning Glory vines are covered with orange ---
larvae?

But my question is about Safer Fungicide. I mixed up a sprayer full about
two weeks ago and did not use it all. What is the life? Should I toss it
and mix a fresh batch? The roses are ugly again. Rats!

Sydney zone 9 and zone 9 No. Ca.

Dorsett on sun 29 jul 01

What does the Safer Fungicide label say, Sydney? (Other than the standard
"...only mix as much as you need at the moment..." advice, that is.)

If it doesn't say anything about longevity and the stuff hasn't clumped up,
then it *might* be usable. Just don't use it during hot weather...sulfur is
supposed to be somewhat damaging in hot weather...and not just to black
spots and mildews.

To be on the safe side, I'd mix up a new batch and dilute this batch for use
on some ground that needs lower pH...or use it to dose some weeds.

Barb in Southern Indiana Zone 5/6 dorsettm@scin.quik.com
A root is a flower that disdains fame.

http://www.metrokc.gov/hazwaste/house/sulfur.html
http://ssfruit.cas.psu.edu/chapter2/chapter2g.htm
http://www.caf.wvu.edu/kearneysville/spray/fungbact.html

Warbler on mon 30 jul 01

Thanks Barb. I'm hanging my head in shame. Finally did find the tiny, tiny
print. I made a new batch. Sulfur might harm the leaves but what the hey?
They couldn't look much worse without it. Sydney

What does the Safer Fungicide label say, Sydney? (Other than the standard
"...only mix as much as you need at the moment..." advice, that is.)

If it doesn't say anything about longevity and the stuff hasn't clumped up,
then it *might* be usable. Just don't use it during hot weather...sulfur is
supposed to be somewhat damaging in hot weather...and not just to black
spots and mildews.

To be on the safe side, I'd mix up a new batch and dilute this batch for use
on some ground that needs lower pH...or use it to dose some weeds.

Barb in Southern Indiana Zone 5/6 dorsettm@scin.quik.com
A root is a flower that disdains fame.

http://www.metrokc.gov/hazwaste/house/sulfur.html
http://ssfruit.cas.psu.edu/chapter2/chapter2g.htm
http://www.caf.wvu.edu/kearneysville/spray/fungbact.html