These nasty critters actually have gills. They are crustaceans. When
Diazanon was available, I would mix up a big bucket of the stuff and just
pour it through the pots like I was watering them. This was pretty
effective. You might have to repot with fresh media and carefully clean the
roots. Many years ago I lost a lot of plants to these pests before I
discovered what was going on. Do not delay!
David Edgley
on beautiful Whidbey Island
"Jerry Hoffmeister" wrote in message
news:6_3Ha.1006173$Zo.227641@sccrnsc03...
u might try dunking the whole pot in a bucket of water for some period of
time - I would expect the little guys would either drown or come to the
surface?
"jim seymour" wrote in message
...
Thanks for the quick response.
They were put on the deck railing. No saucers...have had nearly 30 days
with
rain in the past forty...mid Atlantic states. Haven't watered them in a
month but they drain well. I realize they are not insects, more like
miniature rodents from hell, but something must kill the lil critters. I
tried alcohol but when my head cleared they were still there. Repot, oh
joy,
and use more caution?
Jim
PS: Please accept my apologies for the misdirected to you, it has been a
frustrating day
----- Original Message -----
From: "Susan Erickson"
Newsgroups: rec.gardens.orchids
Sent: Sunday, June 15, 2003 1:56 PM
Subject: Help: Sowbugs
On Sun, 15 Jun 2003 13:38:55 -0400, "seymour"
wrote:
After setting my plants outside this spring sowbugs seem to think
anything potted in bark is something between the Hilton and the best
buffet
they ever saw. It's not just a bug or two, that I handle, they're
inviting
their friends and setting up colonies.
I'm about ready to mix 5 gal insecticide, dunk each one, and then
flush
with water after 10 minutes or so. Any thought, help, or prayers to
the
orchid gods would be appreciated.
Thanks, Jim
They are not insects - the Bug Spray will not kill them. Dry
your area out. Are your plants sitting on the ground? Are they
in saucers? Can you hang them, or put some gravel under them so
they drain better? Your setting yourself up for a case of root
rot as well as bug heaven.
SuE
http://orchids.legolas.org/gallery/albums.php
"Susan Erickson" wrote in message
...
On Sun, 15 Jun 2003 13:38:55 -0400, "seymour"
wrote:
After setting my plants outside this spring sowbugs seem to think
anything potted in bark is something between the Hilton and the best
buffet
they ever say. It's not just a bug or two, that I handle, they're
inviting
their friends and setting up colonies.
I'm about ready to mix 5 gal insecticide, dunk each one, and then
flush
with water after 10 minutes or so. Any thought, help, or prayers to
the
orchid gods would be appreciated.
Thanks, Jim
They are not insects - the Bug Spray will not kill them. Dry
your area out. Are your plants sitting on the ground? Are they
in saucers? Can you hang them, or put some gravel under them so
they drain better? Your setting yourself up for a case of root
rot as well as bug heaven.
SuE
http://orchids.legolas.org/gallery/albums.php