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Old 08-07-2009, 11:22 AM   #59 (permalink)
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Default Re: How Harvey packs banana plants for shipping

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Originally Posted by Richard View Post
If you are going to ship plants with soil, then please first treat the soil with something like Cyfluthrin and Iron Phosphate to kill larvae of harmful pests and slugs/snails. Cyfluthrin is available over-the-counter as "Bayer Powerforce", and Iron Phosphate is available as "Sluggo". Both are otherwise eco-friendly.

Thank you Richard. That is an eye opener. I learned something very important today. I will keep that in my folder with 5 star to do it for sure. In big letters.

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