We've had great success w/ both Orthene and Tristar, neither of which is cheap. Orthene is a systemic, which means it is absorbed through the plant. Tristar is a contact killer. I'm not sure where you can order these retail but they are not restricted chemicals.

Always a good idea to rotate chemicals so there is a reduced chance of the bugs getting immune.

And, FYI, Floramite is a good product for spider mites.

There may be other chemicals w/ the same active ingredient but have different names.

And READ THE LABELS.

Good luck.

Regards,

Tom

Thanks Tom,
Where can I purchase these produts, do you know if Wetzels caries them by chance, I see you are also in Va.

Yes, Wetsel carries all three products but I don't know if they sell retail; I don't think they do. We get most of our chemicals from them.

If you do a search you can find places to buy them them, or if you have a commercial greenhouse around they would probably order them for you.

I'm in VA, but in the southwestern area.

Regards,

Tom

Thanks again Tom, I can buy wholesale & Wetzels is only 45 minutes from me so I will be visiting them this week.
Good luck this season!
Ken

Good deal! And, as a footnote, do NOT use the Tristar on tomatoes. I don't know what the label says but I killed a flat or two when I tested on some early tomaotes. Not 100% sure it was the Tristar, but I'vs kept it far away ever since. A chemical "expert" at a huge greenhouse "thought" it would be ok........

We're planting less flowers and more vegetables this year. It seems EVERYONE is putting out a garden this year and we live in a real rural county so if just made sense. We've got all 4 houses crammed full and I hope we can soon move out some of the cold weather veggies to make room for the rest of the tomatoes. Frost here again this morning.

If I can be of any further assistance, you can email me at:

effna@yahoo.com

Just make sure something is in the subject line so I'll know it is from someone at the GardenWeb.

Best,

Tomw