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Title: sulphur candles
Post by: jock_edin on January 25, 2004, 19:03:27
I've spent a while trying to light a candle in my greenhouse.  Every time I thought I had got it started it went out.  I don't think I have a problem with draughts blowing it out but after several tries I gave up.

Anybody out there got any ideas and do you think they're a good idea for clearing greenhouse?
Title: Re: sulphur candles
Post by: tim on January 25, 2004, 20:42:07
They can be b.....rs, can't they? Like nicotine shreds that we used to use. But we've never not got them to light in the end. Even to the extent of a new wick?

If you've been REALLY patient, complain.

Oh, and yes! But we also wash down with Armillatox. But that doesn't mean that that's the right approach! = Tim
Title: Re: sulphur candles
Post by: RSJK on January 25, 2004, 21:36:08
l used to use armillatox for the control of vine weevil in my fuchsias, but  Tim am l not right in saying this is now a substance we cannot use due to some mad EEC directive.
Title: Re: sulphur candles
Post by: tim on January 25, 2004, 22:18:13
Don't quote me but- yes, they are not allowed to say it's an insecticide/fungicide, or such, but it is now a 'patio cleaner' - along with Jeyes Fluid - and all the things we have held dear! What next?? = Tim
Title: Re: sulphur candles
Post by: Palustris on January 25, 2004, 22:53:00
And I have to add that a lot of the stuff removed from the market was either dangerous or not sold in sufficient quantity to be worth the manufacturer applying for a very expensive licence to continue selling it and or was available under a different name.
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