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1.   May 8, 2007 1:24 PM

» Cottage_Garden - Parthenocissus Problems

In response to Parthenocissus Problems posted by smeagh:


Yup, that's what did it alright. Sevin is carbaryl, carbaryl damages Parthenocissus. (Here's a nice list of some plant sensitivities to chemicals like this.) You may have killed it or at least set it back a good ways. Take care not to overwater it -- just don't let it go bone dry and drought stress on top of already being stressed. It might take a month to releaf if it is going to releaf. You'll be able to tell better in a week or two if there is actual dieback of the stems.

Ok, lecture time. I would bet if you read the entire label it says not to use it on Parthenocissus.

Also, I am wondering why you would spray everything?

The reason to mention this is that modern IPM or Integrated Pest Management practice is based on observing the plant, seeing a pest, identify the pest, determine if it needs to be controlled based on tolerable damage limits, and then targeting it specifically in the least toxic manner to obtain the desired level of control.

Blanket spraying the yard is no longer "the thing to do" -- it's not only wasteful and expensive, it can harm the environment. Did I mention misuse of a spray (ie disobeying label directions) is against federal law?

BUT I wish they made the fine print a lot bigger -- those labels are so hard to read I bet hardly anyone actually does get through the whole thing.

Okay, I'm done, off soap box. And, in all fairness, if you are going to spray something, carbaryl is probably not the worst thing you could be using. But... good grief!

I hope your plant is okay.

ps I reread this and it sounds harsh -- didn't mean to, just get frustrated when I think how gardeners are trying to do the right thing for their plants and have been so encouraged to go straight to "products" whether or not the product is needed, and instead of just plain old careful plant selection (right plant, right place) and good routine care like mulch and a little water in times of drought. sigh

I really do hope your plant is ok.

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