You can also look into "Solarization" rather than baking or steaming to kill snail eggs, and a multitude of other unwanted things. All it takes is a week of bright sunshine and some clear plastic. Should be easy in CA
Paul and Diane LeBlanc Species Orchids
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>-----Original Message-----
>From: K Barrett [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>Sent: Wednesday, January 11, 2006 11:51 AM
>To: Orchids@orchidguide.com
>Subject: Re: [OGD] Bush Snails/Bark
>
>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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