sue you are right they are crustations like but the insecticide will very
much work n them

perimeter pesticide spray may help break the cycle for a short time but
will not eliminate the problem permanently.

Remember, if you don't solve the moisture problem, the bugs will return no
matter what chemicals you use, or how much you use them.
"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
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