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gary27
Joined: 05 Dec 2005
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Location: Baton Rouge, La
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| Posted: Sat 13 May, 2006 10:57 pm |
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I have a perfect spot for a citrus tree on one corner of my house. The problem is, I have my house sprayed once a year for termites. They do this by injecting insectide into the soil at various distances around the house. I wouldn't consider planting there, but I live in a subdivision and space can be a problem. Any opinions? gary27 |
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Patty_in_wisc
Citrus Angel
Joined: 15 Nov 2005
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Location: zone 5 Milwaukee, Wi
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| Posted: Sun 14 May, 2006 1:01 am |
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Hi Gary, where do you live?
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gary27
Joined: 05 Dec 2005
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Location: Baton Rouge, La
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| Posted: Sun 14 May, 2006 2:10 am |
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I live in Baton Rouge, La. |
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Patty_in_wisc
Citrus Angel
Joined: 15 Nov 2005
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Location: zone 5 Milwaukee, Wi
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| Posted: Sun 14 May, 2006 3:24 am |
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Thanks Gary, it wasn't listed on your "Location" before.
I know some pesticides can hurt but not sure about this one.
Someone who knows will say so soon I'm sure 
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Millet
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Joined: 13 Nov 2005
Posts: 6657
Location: Colorado
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| Posted: Sun 14 May, 2006 12:24 pm |
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It all depends if the termite insecticide is a systemic insecticide or not. If the insecticide is systemic then the citrus tree will absorb the poison and make the tree uneatable. However, if the insecticide is not a systemic, and my guess is that it is not, then you will be OK. Ask the exterminator company who services you house. - Millet |
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GoneBananas
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Joined: 12 Jan 2006
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The applicator will likely answer "no" whether or not the tree can absorb the insecticide, because the pesticide is not being applied as a systemic (you are not treating the tree itself for termites). It is likely a contact insecticide. You will need to find out specifically whether trees (or here specifically citrus trees) can absorb this particular pesticide via roots. The applicator may well be able to help you find that information, once you spell it out to him. |
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mrtexas
Citruholic
Joined: 02 Dec 2005
Posts: 1029
Location: 9a Missouri City,TX
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| Posted: Mon 15 May, 2006 12:06 am |
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Unlikely as this may sound, termite chemicals are pretty non-toxic now. They use dog washing chemicals. This is necessary since formosa termites won't go into the ground where toxic chemicals are, they will stay in the wall. The guy who treated my house wore boots and gloves, no respirator necessary. You should ask the applicator and do some research. The chemicals have changed. The idea is the termites tunnel through them and take them back to the nest where they get spread around and then die sometime later. The way I understand a termite contract is they come inspect every year and spot apply if any are detected. |
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gary27
Joined: 05 Dec 2005
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Location: Baton Rouge, La
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| Posted: Mon 15 May, 2006 3:47 pm |
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I would like to thank everyone for their replies. Truly this site provides a wealth of information. Again, thanks. gary |
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