tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4541703279082624205.post292503448576871174..comments2024-03-04T05:51:28.885-08:00Comments on Applied Mythology: When Increased Pesticide Use Is A Good ThingSteve Savagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04408822620071396633noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4541703279082624205.post-56057027748132982142012-10-12T21:03:28.099-07:002012-10-12T21:03:28.099-07:00The farmers life,
You provide a great example her...The farmers life,<br /><br />You provide a great example here. There has been this "less pesticide" mantra, but it does not reflect what might be the best options.<br /><br />Steve Savagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04408822620071396633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4541703279082624205.post-79521162952729087842012-10-10T19:02:17.591-07:002012-10-10T19:02:17.591-07:00This is something I think about in regards to Bt a...This is something I think about in regards to Bt and seed treatments containing insecticide, fungicide, nematicide, etc. We use all those on our farm. With very few exceptions (this year brought on many spider mite problems) we don't ever have to go back and spray for pests. If the timing was right one could spray insecticide tank mixed with a herbicide or maybe a foliar fertilizer application, but you couldn't count on that.<br /><br />So what I wonder is with tools like Bt and seed treatments how much water and fuel is being conserved by keeping sprayers and airplanes on the sidelines and out of fields? Not to mention reduced soil compaction, maintenance, labor costs, and resale value of equipment.<br /><br />I agree with your point that it may not be less pesticide, but just a different approach. In fact I may tweak a couple of my own posts to reflect that idea. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com