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Post by nhmountains on Sept 11, 2017 15:55:03 GMT -6
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Post by Freeborn on Sept 11, 2017 15:59:28 GMT -6
That's good news. I'm trying to make my trees as healthy as they can be so they grow and produce quicker.
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Post by nhmountains on Sept 11, 2017 16:06:07 GMT -6
FB.
Check for borers if you can. You'll see sawdust on the bark. They can kill or set trees back. The paint makes them choose other trees. If you find borer holes take a paper clip and push it in the hole to kill the larvae and maybe spray with sevin.
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Post by biglakebass on Sept 11, 2017 16:07:17 GMT -6
Can a guy just spray paint them?
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Post by nhmountains on Sept 11, 2017 16:37:09 GMT -6
Can a guy just spray paint them? I've never tried or heard or it being done. I do 50% white latex and 50% joint compound mud so I doubt it would spray because its thicker. |
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Post by smsmith on Sept 11, 2017 17:11:11 GMT -6
Can a guy just spray paint them? No, spray paint doesn't breathe like latex. |
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Post by nhmountains on Sept 11, 2017 17:32:01 GMT -6
Can a guy just spray paint them? No, spray paint doesn't breathe like latex. Oh, I thought he was talking about using a paint sprayer. lol. I guess he'd need a long extension cord or generator. 😀 |
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Post by smsmith on Sept 11, 2017 17:36:06 GMT -6
No, spray paint doesn't breathe like latex. Oh, I thought he was talking about using a paint sprayer. lol. I guess he'd need a long extension cord or generator. 😀 That could be done then (using a paint sprayer and generator), but as you stated I don't think you could use a 50/50 paint and drywall compound mix. |
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Post by smallchunk on Sept 11, 2017 18:24:45 GMT -6
When do the borers do their thing?
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Post by nhmountains on Sept 11, 2017 19:30:42 GMT -6
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Post by chummer16 on Sept 12, 2017 17:04:48 GMT -6
I had one painted tree killed by voles last year but overall it has been great.
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Post by smsmith on Sept 12, 2017 17:08:50 GMT -6
I had one painted tree killed by voles last year but overall it has been great. Did you have drywall compound in the paint, or just straight paint? |
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Post by nhmountains on Sept 12, 2017 17:11:50 GMT -6
They girdle the leader or get to the roots? Did you use window screen?
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Post by Freeborn on Sept 18, 2017 12:22:12 GMT -6
In regards to Apple Borers, the Fedco site recommends Neem oil and liquid Kelp. Might be a good preventative. I found this searching for information about keeping an Apple journal. www.fedcoseeds.com/trees/orchard_spray_example.htmIs anybody keeping annual notes on their apple trees. I thought it might be a good idea to keep a simple journal so you would have the history of how the trees did based on the year. Seems like 2017 was a good year for apple trees, good rain and I had almost no pest problems. Maybe pests are worse when its dry and hot? |
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Post by nhmountains on Sept 18, 2017 14:12:54 GMT -6
FB,
That's a good link. I'm trying to figure out a game plan similar to Philips and that helps. The issue with just spraying is yiu may get sun scald damage so I'd still recommend painting if you have time.
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