Disinfecting plants we trade with others in USA & elsewhere

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pirl (Arlene) Southold, NY(Zone 7a) May 23, 2005

A few of us have questions about the best product to use to clean plants of any diseases/insects/soil borne problems/etc. The Asian Longhorned Beetle problem in New York and New Jersey, claiming the life of so many maples and no end in sight is just one reason for wanting to trade healthy plants and receive healthy plants. I use Clorox 5% or more solution but one person said to use Hydrogen Peroxide. Please help us all out and let us know what's best.

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mickgene Linden, VA(Zone 6a) May 23, 2005

Thanks for raising this, Arlene. It's a topic I've been concerned with more and more lately as I widen the scope of plants I'm interested in having. I, unfortunately, have no answers to contribute at this point but look forward to hearing from some experts, too.

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pirl (Arlene) Southold, NY(Zone 7a) May 23, 2005

I've had no response from the Department of Agriculture. Any suggestions as to where I could look for answers?

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konkreteblond Burleson, TX(Zone 8a) May 24, 2005

I read this article yesterday too. It's something I know nothing about either, but do need to learn. How about a local County Extension office?

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pirl (Arlene) Southold, NY(Zone 7a) May 24, 2005

Good thought. I can try but I don't want to fool myself either. I've gotten more wrong answers than right ones from them. They each have their own niche, it seems, and I guess it would be unwise of me to expect they'd know everything. I'll let you know what I find out. It's so frustrating. We're trying to do the right thing and can't get any help here!

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pirl (Arlene) Southold, NY(Zone 7a) May 24, 2005

I just wrote to the Suffolk County Cooperative Extension Service and will keep you posted on their recommendations.

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pirl (Arlene) Southold, NY(Zone 7a) May 25, 2005

No answers from anyone. How disappointing!

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konkreteblond Burleson, TX(Zone 8a) May 25, 2005

Sorry, I've been too busy to do any writing. I'll try as soon as things slow down.

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