Products

Biological mosquito and fungus gnats control
Mosquito Bits from Summit Chemical Co. contains the active ingredient BTI (Bacillus thuringiensis subspecies israelensis), a naturally occurring bacterium that’s deadly to mosquito and fungus gnat larvae. Fungus gnats lay their eggs in the potting soil of houseplants and container plants, and the larvae can cause plant damage by eating the roots. Growers shake the granular Mosquito Bits onto the potting soil or with the soil prior to planting. After watering, the BTI will wash below the soil surface. Fungus gnat larvae will feed on it and die. To kill mosquito larvae, sprinkle one teaspoon of Mosquito Bits per 25 square feet of water surface area or one tablespoon per 75 square feet. SERVICE #46

Rolling high tunnels
Rolling Premium Round Style High Tunnels from Growers Supply has smooth rolling action with pipe track rollers, allowing growers to move a high tunnel from one section of a field to another. It has 14-gauge, triple-galvanized steel frames and five rows of purlins to ensure durability. The tunnels have triple-zippered end panels, 22 mil rip-stop translucent fabric and come with fabric clips for attaching. Use Growers Supply’s “twist-of-the-wrist” roll-up assembly to roll up sides for four-sided ventilation. SERVICE #47

Bactericide/fungicide
Phyton 35 from Phyton Corp. is a broad-spectrum bactericide/fungicide that has the same efficacy of Phyton 27 but in a formula that includes fruits, vegetables, herbs and garden plants.

Designed for growers who are expanding into the edible market, Phyton 35 speeds absorption that enables active ingredients to move throughout the plant and be retained for as long as three weeks. A solution of copper and other ingredients, it is effective against many pathogens, offers no visible residue and is gentle on plants. SERVICE #48

Root zone moisture manager
Hydretain ES Plus Granular QD from Ecologel Solutions spreads easily, dissolves quickly and works for dry-spreader applications where liquid applications are impractical or labor intensive. Able to reduce watering requirements by as much as 50 percent, the liquid blend of hygroscopic and humectants compounds act like microscopic “water magnets,” drawing vapor molecules together to form plant useable droplets from moisture. The granular can be applied to localized dry spots, flower beds and container pots. SERVICE #49