Re: [OGD] bush snails
Did anyone have anything to say about using caffeine to kill bush snails? K Barrett N Calif, USA Thanks to all who responded to my plea for suggestions on eradicating bush snails. An astonishing variety of solutions were offered, all undoubtedly practical and effective under certain conditions. Somewhere in there I will find a solution to my problem. Thanks again. Giles Smith Santa Monica, CA _ Is your PC infected? Get a FREE online computer virus scan from McAfee® Security. http://clinic.mcafee.com/clinic/ibuy/campaign.asp?cid=3963 ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) orchids@orchidguide.com http://orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids_orchidguide.com
[OGD] Bush Snails
Thanks to all who responded to my plea for suggestions on eradicating bush snails. An astonishing variety of solutions were offered, all undoubtedly practical and effective under certain conditions. Somewhere in there I will find a solution to my problem. Thanks again. Giles Smith Santa Monica, CA ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) orchids@orchidguide.com http://orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids_orchidguide.com
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
Re: [OGD] Bush Snails/Bark
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 AMTo: Orchids@orchidguide.comSubject: Re: [OGD] Bush Snails/BarkAre 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 BarrettN Calif, USAI 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 SmithSanta 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.comhttp://orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids_orchidguide.com ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) orchids@orchidguide.com http://orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids_orchidguide.com
Re: [OGD] Bush Snails, Caffeine and a Bit of Rambling History
How true, DaveK! :) Enjoyed the gentleman and his potato deficiency! Now, if only my snails would take example! Marianne - Original Message - From: Davek [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, September 19, 2004 2:49 AM Subject: Re: [OGD] Bush Snails, Caffeine and a Bit of Rambling History Martin writes: Those pesky critters! I used to have them, and slugs as well, but now they seem to have disappeared and I really don't know why. snip When this thread was re-opened I decided to scout again. No slugs or bush snails on 40 potato slices!!! I still have a bottle of unused caffeine solution. It's a matter of _intent,_ Martin! ;-) Once your local gang of molluscs find out you've really got the means to nuke them to the last degree, in the depths of the night they confer and concur, (without your knowledge or permission) OK, we'll go. We mentally threaten to really throw out that 'valuable' plant which hasn't flowered for the last decade, and lo and behold, it sprouts a host of buds... And when, thru personal growth or true serendipity we at last acquire the emotional skills to deal harmoniously with a certain class of nasty person, they disappear forever from our lives! Very frustrating. It's enough to make a gentleman drop his handful of mashed potatoes. Enough already Dave - God is dead. - Nietzsche Nietzsche is dead. - God ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://lists.orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://lists.orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids
Re: [OGD] bush snails and Mesurol
Hello Everyone, I found some Mesurol for slugs (and snails, I assume) in the local garden centers. On the label it says poison... so I assume it should be VERY strong. Unfortunately, I found this in a German shop, and the instruction manual is in German... and I understand extremely little of what is written there. So: can anyone provide me with dosing info and what precautions I should take? Are they suitable for use indoors? Thanks Marianne ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://lists.orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids
Re: [OGD] Bush Snails, Caffeine and a Bit of Rambling History
Martin writes: Those pesky critters! I used to have them, and slugs as well, but now they seem to have disappeared and I really don't know why. snip When this thread was re-opened I decided to scout again. No slugs or bush snails on 40 potato slices!!! I still have a bottle of unused caffeine solution. It's a matter of _intent,_ Martin! ;-) Once your local gang of molluscs find out you've really got the means to nuke them to the last degree, in the depths of the night they confer and concur, (without your knowledge or permission) OK, we'll go. We mentally threaten to really throw out that 'valuable' plant which hasn't flowered for the last decade, and lo and behold, it sprouts a host of buds... And when, thru personal growth or true serendipity we at last acquire the emotional skills to deal harmoniously with a certain class of nasty person, they disappear forever from our lives! Very frustrating. It's enough to make a gentleman drop his handful of mashed potatoes. Enough already Dave - God is dead. - Nietzsche Nietzsche is dead. - God ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://lists.orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids
[OGD] bush snails
They are not a problem here, but sometime ago I found several in one or two pots, chewing roots and damaging some bulbs too. I looked and found some info on Zonitoides arboreus in Hawaii (I assume there could be some other similar sp also). It includes some photos. Got rid of them by submerging the pots overnight, btw. Here is the link http://www2.ctahr.hawaii.edu/oc/freepubs/pdf/MP-1.pdf Have a nice day Jorge Melendez-Zajgla _ The new MSN 8: advanced junk mail protection and 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://lists.orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids
[OGD] BUSH SNAILS
dear orchidfolks on Yahoo BUSH SNAILS Search Results Results 1 - 20 of about 78,100 for bush snails. what are bush snails? I have no time to look at 78,100 entries (besides I am too lazy) if you give the latin cognomen I will look it up (the only snails I have live on the underside of the pads of my Nympheas and chew ugly holes) muy agradecida julie in caracas (just curious) ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://lists.orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids
[OGD] Bush Snails
I have been privy to lots and lots on info on Bush snails for all of my 30 years in the orchid area...Sorry to report that they are a true menace and are not easily controlled. The big problem is that they have no sense of smell so that the normal deterrents do not work well. The only tried and true method is to flush the entire pot with a fluid that will do the job..You must also consider coating the area of the bench where the vector started..That WILL do it..but forget bait..unless they just happen to crawl over it..the bait will do no good. Bill Bergstrom ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://lists.orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids
[OGD] bush snails
We had the same problem in a commercial Gerbera operation up here in Canada. The bush snails were causing irregular leaf growth and no flower production, looking much the same as a viral or broad/cyclamen mite infestation. I took some plants that showed more pronounced symptoms and drenched them in plain water. Within minutes, the snails were crawling out of the soil and up the leaf stems. In my experience, I would suggest using a slug and snail bait. We have a bio-friendly product up here called Ferramol, the Active Ingredient is Iron Phosphate. It AI is a naturally occurring mineral, used in many agricultural fertilizer products and is found in the soil. It is harmless to people, animals, birds and aquatic life. The bait actually drew the snails out of the soil, where they fed on the pellets. The label suggests that even a small amount of ingested bait causes the snails to stop feeding and within 3-6 days, they begin to die of starvation. Within 2 weeks, the plants were growing normally and we could not tell which plants had been infested. Hope this helps! Regards, Cody Cruise Valley Pest Consulting ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://lists.orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids
