cmaw63's Full Review: Spectracide, Pt, Immunox Plus, Fungicide Plus Inse...
I try to use as few chemicals in my garden as possible. Until recently that meant spot treating prickly pear cactus with a herbicide and the one time use of Ortho RosePride Insect & Disease Control.
Coming home from a recent vacation I was shocked at the sight of almost half of my 20 roses. A disease called blackspot had reduced them to nothing but canes with an occassional black and green leaf. After losing many roses over the last two years to cold (I like to push the garden zone), disease, and weak plants I will do what it takes to save the ones I have left.
My Weapon of Choice
This time I chose to use Immunox Plus. This product is both a fungicide and pesticide. I wanted to make sure my sickly plants were protected from both while in the healing process. After my disasterous "good bug" murder of last year I hoped that by only spraying the bushes that needed it the healthy ones could play host to butterflies, bees, ladybugs, etc...
Knowing this was going to be a long term project I bought the concentrated pint size (16 ounces) for approximately $17 at a local farm supply store. It mixes 2 ounces of Immunox to one gallon of water. Do be sure to use an appropriate sprayer and to not mix different chemicals. I have had my RL Flo-Master Premium Sprayer for a few years and have been happy with its performance.
Does It Work?
Not only does it work...it works fast. About a week after the first spray new healthy growth was on all of the sprayed plants. Even though Immunox is systemic (working from inside the plant) it rained a few times after I sprayed, so I disregarded the 7 to 10 day schedule and sprayed again in 5 days. Now, 17 days after the first spray a few of the rose bushes look completely healthy, full and green. All the others look much healthier, but still have visible blackspot.
Obviously my choice to not spray all the plants in my yard paid off. I still have the good bugs enjoying my garden. So far this year I have not had a pest problem so am, at this time, unable to register its effectiveness at harmful insect control. But, I see no reason to suspect it wouldn't work as well in this area as it does as a fungicide.
More Than Just Roses Immunox Plus works on just about any plant, other than edible. The only other type of plant I've used it on is a hydrangea. Nasty, brown spots were developing on the leaves. It too is looking healthier and has new growth. The product label does give a general list of flowers and trees and the diseases treated.
Overall Opinion
While I would prefer to not have to use any chemicals in my garden I am very happy with the results I'm getting from Immunox Plus. I will continue to use it in the future on the plants that need it, whether they show signs of disease or not. I want a healthy looking garden and Immunox Plus is giving it to me.
From the Website Hazards to Humans and Domestic Animals
CAUTION. Causes moderate eye irritation. Avoid contact with eyes or clothing. Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling.
First Aid • If in Eyes: Hold eye open and rinse slowly and gently with water for 15-20 minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present, after the first 5 minutes then continue rinsing.
Call a Poison Control Center or doctor for treatment advice. Have the product container or
label with you when calling a Poison Control Center or doctor, or going for treatment.
Environmental Hazards • This pesticide is toxic to fish. Do not apply directly to water. Do not contaminate water when disposing of equipment washwaters.
A Material Data Safety Sheet (MSDS) can be found at http://www.spectracide.com/ProductCategories/RoseAndFlowerCare/SpectracideImmunoxPlus/MSDS/default.htm
Product Label is located at http://www.spectracide.com/NR/exeres/C3F9B000-FC15-401A-8615-2E835E40FE39.htm
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