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 _________________________________________________________________ Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! Download today - it's FREE! http://messenger.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200471ave/direct/01/ _______________________________________________ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) orchids@orchidguide.com http://orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids_orchidguide.com