S i LICIUM
the mode of action between bouts of infestation
is the best way to ensure maximum effectiveness
and prevent the development of resistance.
◆ ◆ Follow the label directions explicitly in terms of
the concentration to use, the frequency of appli-
cation and the period between those applications.
Pure,Concentrated
Fast Absorbing
Mono-Sillcic Acid
SILICIUM is the perfect additive that can be
used in combination with your preferred base
nutrient.
SILICIUM stimulates the uptake of nutrients
giving the plant extra energy and resulting in
more dry weight. Because the plants receive
more energy, SILICIUM works great in combina-
tion with inter canopy light.
SILICIUM is a concentrated product and a small dos-
age of 3 ml per 5 gallons of water is enough for large
visible effects.Containes
• Soluble potash
• Increases the photosynthesis and the water-use efficiency.
• Increases disease resistance and the quality of the seeds
and it activate enzymes and control their reaction rates.
• Boron
• Enhances Calcium uptake and stimulates the production of
plant fibers. Boron is essential for seed and cell wall forma-
tion
• Molybdenum -Essential to convert inorganic phosphates
to organic forms in the plant. It also takes care that Nitrogen
is moved from lower to upper leaves
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One of the most common issues that folks have
with pesticide use is that of improper treatment:
◆ ◆ Too weak of a concentration seems obvious, in
that it simply won’t kill the pests.
◆ ◆ Too strong of a mix concentration can also be
bad, as not only might it be damaging to the
plants, in some cases it will negatively affect the
solubility of the active ingredient, rendering it
less effective.
◆ ◆ Most pesticides do not kill insects in all stages of
their maturity – egg, larva, and pupa, adult – so
while a single treatment might kill, for example,
all of the adults present, there are more critters
waiting to mature and take their places devouring
our plants. Insecticide labels recommend repeat-
ing the treatment – usually two or three times –
so be sure to do just that.
◆ ◆ The time period between treatments is depen-
dent on both the pesticide and the life cycle of
the pest. If the chemical has extended residual
action, the time period between treatments may
be longer. If it doesn’t, such as is the case with
home remedies concocted from soaps and alco-
hols, more frequent treatments will be necessary.
Likewise, pests with short life cycles will need
more frequent treatments to avoid missing the
maturation and reproduction of an entire genera-
tion.
Failure to comply with any of these guidelines
can fail to control the pests and may lead to the de-
velopment of resistant strains that are even harder to
eradicate. GG
Ray Barkalow has been growing orchids for over 45 years,
and owns First Rays, which offers horticultural products
to the hobby grower. He may be contacted at raybark@
firstrays.com and you can visit his website at FirstRays.com.
www.GardenandGreenhouse.net
April 2018