Disease Control

[SP2340]

Hello. Can I use fungasite of insecticide that Home Depot sells? Like Ortho Garden Disease Control or Garden Safe Fungicide 3? Thank you.

[Don Perusse]

Yes. In fact I've even seen in articles posted that others have use the Garden Safe pre-mixed in a spray bottle. If you have any doubt or questions you might want to check with Ortho to see if it is safe for orchids.....they are just a click away!

[SP2340]

Thank you Don Perusse.

[Ross]

I would caution, however, that not all fungicides will work on insects. It's just that you saw a broad-spectrum product that does work. I use a product called "Garden Safe" by Schultz, from Home Depot and that does have limited insecticide action. But there are also fungicides on the shelf right next to this product that have no control whatsoever. Be aware what you are purchasing. By the way, broad spectrum products are certainly convenient, and generally safe to handle, but tend to not be as effective against the target critter as products sold specifically for that use. Just a heads-up.