Hello, A colleague of mine has been asked to spray cut flowers with insecticide prior to their display in a museum. Does anyone have information as to what he should spray them with or if they truly must be sprayed? They are being imported from Holland, and will have an Export Certificate, which indicates that they have been inspected for pests (and likely sprayed) prior to their leaving Holland.
The main concern is that since they will be cut flowers, if we spray them here in the US when they arrive, there is usually a 24- to 36-hour period when people cannot be exposed to the sprayed plants due to safety regulations. This will considerably shorten the time period when they can be displayed in the museum. Thank you for any knowledge you may impart, Sara Helm Research Assistant Longwood Gardens Inc. P.O. Box 501 Kennett Square, PA 19348
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