Moa

[Scott]

Just wondering if you guys that do have apps, do you change your "mode of action" and if so, how often?

[MASTERMOWER]

Good topic...

I don't, but it's something I should think about. Been applying pesticides for 4 years now.

[steve-o]

If It Ain't Broke, Don't Fix It.................

I don't, but it's something I should think about. Been applying pesticides for 4 years now.

wonder what got scott to bring up this topic?

steve-o

[Stephen M.]

No, but I should

I've been applicating for almost 20 years, but mostly to the properties we manage. Its only been 3 years since I expanded to be a serious applicator marketing to the general masses.

I know about Glysophate resistant weeds, but there is very little that could replace it as an alternative.

Fungicides are a concern and I've only recently tried Banner Maxx as a replacement to Dacanil for use on residential lawns. Its very expensive, but it works very well.

[Scott]

you guys haven't found that after years of using the same family chemical, it becomes less effective?

[steve-o]

Not Yet, But I'm Still New To The Game.............

you guys haven't found that after years of using the same family chemical, it becomes less effective?

only chemical i've used every season (4 i think ) is prodiamine and so far so good. i've changed my weed sprays and fungicides but not because of MOA, but because i'm getting more edumacated. :laughing: good thread by the way.

steve-o

[Stephen M.]

I was using Daconil on turf diseases until it was banned on home usage, which is most of my business. I was searching for a good systemic fungicide, but I don't care for the Chipco products. I might consider changing chem families if I knew what is comparable to the effectiveness of Propiconazole (Banner Maxx or its generic).

There are alot of factors that could explain ineffectiveness other than resistence.

The biggest resistance problem I face is with the customer resisting the price of an application of XYZ, :laughing:, especially if it involves a fungicide.

[steve-o]

Try Disarm..............

I was using Daconil on turf diseases until it was banned on home usage, which is most of my business. I was searching for a good systemic fungicide, but I don't care for the Chipco products. I might consider changing chem families if I knew what is comparable to the effectiveness of Propiconazole (Banner Maxx or its generic).

There are alot of factors that could explain ineffectiveness other than resistence.

The biggest resistance problem I face is with the customer resisting the price of an application of XYZ, :laughing:, especially if it involves a fungicide.

it's pricey and then to do it right you need repeat apps. i only sell a little because of this. most folks are used to the $59 special from the big boys. i ain't figured the daconil issue out. no lawns, but playgrounds and golf courses are ok. must be a garden issue like confront had.



steve-o

[Stephen M.]

it's pricey and then to do it right you need repeat apps. i only sell a little because of this. most folks are used to the $59 special from the big boys. i ain't figured the daconil issue out. no lawns, but playgrounds and golf courses are ok. must be a garden issue like confront had.



steve-o

Thanks for the Disarm ing tip :laughing:

I believe that Daconil's ai was implicated as a possible cancer causing agent and the OMG! factor regarding kids and lawns became epidemic in fear mongering. At least that is my understanding of the flap.

[ohreallythanks]

Also curious of the Daconil's unintended use for lawns, but ok for gardens?? Anyone have a good site to order online a replacement product? thx.