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The BotaniGard/Azatin O tank mix mentioned in the main article is which broad mite damage will continue to develop. For this reason
also considered to be a soft chemistry. For a fully OMRI-listed option, Kontos should only be applied preventatively for broad mites.
sub the new Mycotrol ESO for the BotaniGard. Remember the
spray protocol: Kontos Use Tips
Kontos is a great product, though the product label can be
Day 1: BotaniGard/Azatin O tank mix confusing to many growers. The first thing to recognize is that
proper application requires delivery of a specific amount of Kontos
3-5 days later: BotaniGard alone in a specific application volume. An easy rule of thumb is to apply
0.5 oz of Kontos drench solution per inch of pot. The potentially
3-5 days later: BotaniGard/Azatin O tank mix confusing part is that the label doesn’t directly reference the actual
rate. Instead, it describes how many pots should be treated with
If desired, sub Mycotrol ESO for the BotaniGard and AzaGuard or a specific amount of chemistry. When the application volume is
Molt-X for the Azatin O. considered, this translates into 1.7 oz of Kontos in a 30-oz stock
tank injected at 1:100 for 1000 6" pots. Confused about how to
Control of Broad Mites ramp this up for larger numbers of differing pot sizes? You are not
Like thrips, broad mites can cause devastating damage to gerbera alone! When you purchase Kontos from Griffin, the GGSPro team
crops. The microscopic mites feed on the young growing tips, can create simple, easy-to-understand instructions for preparing
injecting a toxin, which causes hard, stunted growth with darkened your stock tank to eliminate all confusion (see an example below).
leaves. Broad mites can also cause flower damage. Translaminar It’s just one more service Griffin offers to help you. Contact GGSPro
systemic miticides are preferred because broad mites are reclusive, for your personalized Kontos recipe.
making it difficult to get good contact with spray applications.
Choose from one of the following miticides, making two applications
at a seven day interval: Avid, Judo, Pylon or Sirocco. Drenches of
Kontos are also effective, but take 3 weeks to take full effect, during

Kontos Stock Solution Recipe

For 1:100 Injection
(Base Rate = 1.7 oz Kontos per 30-oz stock for standard greenhouse crops)

For 750 4" pots Water (gallons) Chemistry (ounces) Drench Volume (oz per pot)
For 1,500 10" HBs 0.111 0.85 2.00
Totals 0.463 3.56 4.19
0.573 (gal) 4.41 (oz)
1 gallon - 128 ounces

Important Note:

Due to risk of severe phytoxicity, DO NOT apply Kontos to geraniums, verbena, dracaena, cordyline, ferns,
orchids, croton, some palms or schefflera. Review the label for phyto cautionary statements.

The information provided above does not replace the need to read and follow the directions on the entirety of the product label. This information
does not supersede any applicable law, regulation or standard. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information,
human error is possible and labels do change without notice. 5/2015 © GGSPro.