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 CAPaul and Diane LeBlanc Species Orchids http://www.bluemoonexotics.com >-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>>_>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>
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