Are you going to bake the bark?  I understand it kills weed seed too.  
Process batches in 13x9 inch pans at 325 for about 20-30 minutes, stirring 
occasionally.  Yum!  You probably don't have to go as high as 325, anything 
over 212 (boiling) would kill a snail egg.

K Barrett
N Calif, USA

>
>I have a bush snail infestation that I believe came along in a recent batch 
>of bark.  I am now embarking on a program to "sterilize" all remaining 
>bark.  Can someone please advise me on the most practical way to kill bush 
>snails?  I have about 2 cu. ft. to process now, and will have more in the 
>future (intend to process every new batch from now on!).
>
>Giles Smith
>Santa Monica, CA

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