Thanks so very much Wendy. Do I just sprinkle it on the orchid media? Is it
safe for the orchids?

Mariana

"Wendy" wrote in message
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On Wed, 28 Jul 2004 00:49:52 GMT, GrlIntrpted wrote:

Many of my orchids are enjoying the outdoors this summer. As a result,
many
got infested by ants, many of the Catts and the Catts hybrids, those
that
are in pots as well as those that are mounted. I see ants congragating
on
new growths (probably enjoying the sap). Now I think that there is
nothing
to worry about (for now), but I heard somewhere that ants generally
attract
scales and other unwanted kaka. Also, in about 2 months I'm going to
start
thinking of bringing them in, and obviously I'm concerned about the
ants. I
have over 200 pots and mounts that will probably need to be treated
somehow.
Can anyone recommend what I need to do in order to rid the plants of
these
pesky creatures w/o damaging the plants? Any chemicals that are easy to
spray or treat the orchids with? Do I need to repot every one of them
before
I take them indoors? Assistance much appreciated.


Mariana

Mariana, There is some ant killer put out by Ortho. It is a powder in
a tubular container. "Ant Stop" Ant Guard or something like that.
Just be careful of kids & pets.
Will try to get the right name for you. It works!!!
Cheers Wendy