Narcissus Bulb Fly control question using fly control tags for cattle
Laura & Dave (Thu, 09 Oct 2008 12:06:47 PDT)

Justin Smith wrote:

I would be hesitant to use this product until I investigated what
chemicals were being used, and what insects (and other phyla) were
affected). As flies and ticks are not closely related, I'd worry that
the tags are rather broad spectrum, and that there would be many more
problems from wiping out beneficials than gains from narcissus fly
control. It would appear from the method of application that vapors are
the means of inoculation, like the old pest strips. What would this
mean for pets, kids and gardeners who would be around the flower beds?

Dave Brastow

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