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[akmanty <akmanty@sbcglobal.net>]

Dennis,  I'm all for less toxic, but it seems the
critters are still strong!
Where do you purchase the products you mention below and can they be
bought in small quantities?
Karen




> I have used Assail for about 5 years as one
> of the 3 products i use in rotation.  I do not use any
> organophosphates such as Imidan any longer.  I phased out Imidan
> over a 3 year period and am now using Assail, Rimon, Avaunt and
> Calypso.  Assail has very little effect on PC, but Calypso seems to
> work quite well and much less toxic than Imidan.  If Assail REI and
> PHI are followed, you are
> at less risk using
> Assail than you are breathing the air in your own home or barn where hay
> is stored where molds are more toxic.  
>  
> Dennis Norton
> Royal Oak Farm Orchard
> Office (815) 648-4467
> Mobile (815) 228-2174
> Fax (609) 228-2174
> http://www.royaloakfarmorchard.com
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