22 - Friday, May 29, 1987 - North Shore News

Protect rhododendrons from insect invaders

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cause more unsightly damage to
rhododendrons and other broad-
leafed evergreens in this area than
any other pest that [ know of,

These chemicals are generally
dangerous, so, although | recom-
mend their use when necessary, $
would ask that you observe aii

precautions and read the label very

carefully.

You will find some reference to
weevil baits in the market place,
and, although they are generally
very effective and not as danger-

ous, they are not very cost effec- ingredient, which will
tive, This is due to the highly with one heavy rainfall or sprinkl-
water- soluble nature of the active ing.

dissipate

For those of you who missed the
article that contained the battle

plans for these pests, I shall repeat fatiful Bathrooms

myself. bce ae * Larry's Brass Creations ¢ Elliot's

First, try to improve the en- tale Designs of California * Baggot’s Brass
vironment around your rhodos by Gut the old an illeave Beds * Victorian Brass Works Ltd.

removing the fallen needles from ton ae vet “ar a Save oe 9
coniferous evergreens, especially ; ‘ yo sai ~ a GREAT SAVINGS ON:
those of the cedar which seem to mao ; Oy “hee oe Bly Brass Beds * Day Beds

be a favored dwelling place for the ‘ F * Tron & Brass

weevil. j YD ie +: Pe erat] : * Down °

Use Tangle Foot around the £42 Lie re aperqsrwengiyy mA Quilts * Brass Lamps, Etc.
base of any susceptible plants as
well as those that might provide
acrial access to the weevils. Renew
the Tangle Foot periodically to
assure the continued entrapment of
these and other invaders.

If the problem is particularly
severe, an application of a systemic
insecticide, such as Isotox, could
be applied on cool days so as to

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