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Steveo 12-09-2007 11:32 PM

Grub alert
 
Now is the time to be aware of white grub infestation/damage. The forecast
is for a strong grub cycle here in Ohio.

Clark[_2_] 12-09-2007 11:37 PM

Grub alert
 
Steveo wrote:
Now is the time to be aware of white grub infestation/damage. The
forecast is for a strong grub cycle here in Ohio.


Can you train them to eat weeds only?
because if you could you'd be a rich man.

Clark



Steveo 12-09-2007 11:57 PM

Grub alert
 
"Clark" wrote:
Steveo wrote:
Now is the time to be aware of white grub infestation/damage. The
forecast is for a strong grub cycle here in Ohio.


Can you train them to eat weeds only?
because if you could you'd be a rich man.

Clark

They generally eat around most weeds. On the other hand, if all you have is
weeds they won't hurt your yard enough to be noticeable.

There's always a silver lining.

Clark[_2_] 13-09-2007 12:01 AM

Grub alert
 
Steveo wrote:
"Clark" wrote:
Steveo wrote:
Now is the time to be aware of white grub infestation/damage. The
forecast is for a strong grub cycle here in Ohio.


Can you train them to eat weeds only?
because if you could you'd be a rich man.

Clark

They generally eat around most weeds. On the other hand, if all you
have is weeds they won't hurt your yard enough to be noticeable.

There's always a silver lining.


That would be my yard, I think I have a few tough years to go, moss and I
don't even know how many and different types of weeds.
My luck is turning!!!
lol
Clark




Steveo 13-09-2007 12:08 AM

Grub alert
 
"Clark" wrote:
Steveo wrote:
"Clark" wrote:
Steveo wrote:
Now is the time to be aware of white grub infestation/damage. The
forecast is for a strong grub cycle here in Ohio.

Can you train them to eat weeds only?
because if you could you'd be a rich man.

Clark

They generally eat around most weeds. On the other hand, if all you
have is weeds they won't hurt your yard enough to be noticeable.

There's always a silver lining.


That would be my yard, I think I have a few tough years to go, moss and I
don't even know how many and different types of weeds.
My luck is turning!!!
lol
Clark

Onward thru the fog, soldier! (look out for that stick and stay the course)

Clark[_2_] 13-09-2007 12:15 AM

Grub alert
 
Steveo wrote:
"Clark" wrote:
Steveo wrote:
"Clark" wrote:
Steveo wrote:
Now is the time to be aware of white grub infestation/damage. The
forecast is for a strong grub cycle here in Ohio.

Can you train them to eat weeds only?
because if you could you'd be a rich man.

Clark

They generally eat around most weeds. On the other hand, if all you
have is weeds they won't hurt your yard enough to be noticeable.

There's always a silver lining.


That would be my yard, I think I have a few tough years to go, moss
and I don't even know how many and different types of weeds.
My luck is turning!!!
lol
Clark

Onward thru the fog, soldier! (look out for that stick and stay the
course)


Sir yes Sir.

Clark



xPosTech[_2_] 13-09-2007 03:44 AM

Grub alert
 
On 9/12/2007 5:32 PM, Steveo wrote:
Now is the time to be aware of white grub infestation/damage. The forecast
is for a strong grub cycle here in Ohio.

We have protection from grubs down here in Texas, in the form of
armadillos. They're about the size of your average possum 'cept they
have a hard shell (hence the familiar dish "possum on the half shell")
and small bony head. Long claws for digging and a long long tongue.

You can tell when they've been out the night before protecting your lawn
by all the &^%#$** holes they dig lookin' for the grubs. That tongue is
about ten inches long. Pointy and sticky at the end like its got pine
tar on it. Gets the grubs like anteaters get ,well, you know. Ants.

--
Ted
I wasn't born in Texas but
I got back here as soon as I could


Luck can't last a lifetime unless you die young.

Jim 13-09-2007 04:03 AM

Grub alert
 
xPosTech wrote:

Steveo wrote:
Now is the time to be aware of white grub infestation/damage. The forecast
is for a strong grub cycle here in Ohio.


We have protection from grubs down here in Texas, in the form of
armadillos. They're about the size of your average possum 'cept they
have a hard shell (hence the familiar dish "possum on the half shell")
and small bony head. Long claws for digging and a long long tongue.

You can tell when they've been out the night before protecting your lawn
by all the &^%#$** holes they dig lookin' for the grubs. That tongue is
about ten inches long. Pointy and sticky at the end like its got pine
tar on it. Gets the grubs like anteaters get ,well, you know. Ants.


customers want me to get rid of the moles. I reply let me get
rid of the grubs. they say the grubs are not the problem, it's
the moles digging up the lawn causing the problem. then I reply,
have you ever heard of root cause analysis? then they ask what
do you think is wrong with the roots of my lawn.

http://www.milkyspore.com/milkyspore.htm

Steveo 13-09-2007 04:20 AM

Grub alert
 
xPosTech wrote:
On 9/12/2007 5:32 PM, Steveo wrote:
Now is the time to be aware of white grub infestation/damage. The
forecast is for a strong grub cycle here in Ohio.

We have protection from grubs down here in Texas, in the form of
armadillos. They're about the size of your average possum 'cept they
have a hard shell (hence the familiar dish "possum on the half shell")
and small bony head. Long claws for digging and a long long tongue.

You can tell when they've been out the night before protecting your lawn
by all the &^%#$** holes they dig lookin' for the grubs. That tongue is
about ten inches long. Pointy and sticky at the end like its got pine
tar on it. Gets the grubs like anteaters get ,well, you know. Ants.


We are blessed with raccoons and skunks for our digging pleasure here. They
make a terrible mess out of things too.

Steveo 13-09-2007 04:24 AM

Grub alert
 
Jim wrote:
xPosTech wrote:

Steveo wrote:
Now is the time to be aware of white grub infestation/damage. The
forecast is for a strong grub cycle here in Ohio.


We have protection from grubs down here in Texas, in the form of
armadillos. They're about the size of your average possum 'cept they
have a hard shell (hence the familiar dish "possum on the half shell")
and small bony head. Long claws for digging and a long long tongue.

You can tell when they've been out the night before protecting your
lawn by all the &^%#$** holes they dig lookin' for the grubs. That
tongue is about ten inches long. Pointy and sticky at the end like its
got pine tar on it. Gets the grubs like anteaters get ,well, you know.
Ants.


customers want me to get rid of the moles. I reply let me get
rid of the grubs. they say the grubs are not the problem, it's
the moles digging up the lawn causing the problem. then I reply,
have you ever heard of root cause analysis? then they ask what
do you think is wrong with the roots of my lawn.


Actually, worms are the moles most frequent meal. Killing the grubs may not
rid you of the moles.


http://www.milkyspore/SLAP

milky spore sucks used cock for grub control.

Jim 13-09-2007 06:02 AM

Grub alert
 
Steveo wrote:

Jim wrote:
xPosTech wrote:

Steveo wrote:
Now is the time to be aware of white grub infestation/damage. The
forecast is for a strong grub cycle here in Ohio.

We have protection from grubs down here in Texas, in the form of
armadillos. They're about the size of your average possum 'cept they
have a hard shell (hence the familiar dish "possum on the half shell")
and small bony head. Long claws for digging and a long long tongue.

You can tell when they've been out the night before protecting your
lawn by all the &^%#$** holes they dig lookin' for the grubs. That
tongue is about ten inches long. Pointy and sticky at the end like its
got pine tar on it. Gets the grubs like anteaters get ,well, you know.
Ants.


customers want me to get rid of the moles. I reply let me get
rid of the grubs. they say the grubs are not the problem, it's
the moles digging up the lawn causing the problem. then I reply,
have you ever heard of root cause analysis? then they ask what
do you think is wrong with the roots of my lawn.


Actually, worms are the moles most frequent meal.


true. however worm populations sufficient enough to attract
moles will leave visual signs above the surface making it rather
easy to determine if worms are present and therefore the root
cause of the mole population. grubs also create above ground
signs of their presence with dead patches of turf which are easy
to peel back revealing the grubs. it's always best to actually
determine the cause of the problem before attempting any solution
to what is thought to be the problem.


Killing the grubs may not
rid you of the moles.


it's all a matter of making the proper diagnoses




http://www.milkyspore

milky spore sucks used cock for grub control.


when applied in accordance with the product labeling I've
experienced excellent results.

Eggs Zachtly 13-09-2007 11:31 AM

Grub alert
 
Steveo said:

xPosTech wrote:
On 9/12/2007 5:32 PM, Steveo wrote:
Now is the time to be aware of white grub infestation/damage. The
forecast is for a strong grub cycle here in Ohio.

We have protection from grubs down here in Texas, in the form of
armadillos. They're about the size of your average possum 'cept they
have a hard shell (hence the familiar dish "possum on the half shell")
and small bony head. Long claws for digging and a long long tongue.

You can tell when they've been out the night before protecting your lawn
by all the &^%#$** holes they dig lookin' for the grubs. That tongue is
about ten inches long. Pointy and sticky at the end like its got pine
tar on it. Gets the grubs like anteaters get ,well, you know. Ants.


We are blessed with raccoons and skunks for our digging pleasure here. They
make a terrible mess out of things too.


Yup, same here.

When I find grubs at work, I toss them on the cart path. Within seconds,
every time, a mockingbird will swoop down and grab the grub. It's nice
watching the grub meet it's demise, and I swear the mockingbird whistled
"thanks". =D

--

Eggs

If you can read this, you've just wasted your time on reading the sentence
'If you read this, you've just wasted your time on reading the sentence' -
Twice!

Clark[_2_] 13-09-2007 01:08 PM

Grub alert
 
Eggs Zachtly wrote:
Steveo said:

xPosTech wrote:
On 9/12/2007 5:32 PM, Steveo wrote:
Now is the time to be aware of white grub infestation/damage. The
forecast is for a strong grub cycle here in Ohio.
We have protection from grubs down here in Texas, in the form of
armadillos. They're about the size of your average possum 'cept they
have a hard shell (hence the familiar dish "possum on the half shell")
and small bony head. Long claws for digging and a long long tongue.

You can tell when they've been out the night before protecting your lawn
by all the &^%#$** holes they dig lookin' for the grubs. That tongue is
about ten inches long. Pointy and sticky at the end like its got pine
tar on it. Gets the grubs like anteaters get ,well, you know. Ants.


We are blessed with raccoons and skunks for our digging pleasure here. They
make a terrible mess out of things too.


Yup, same here.

When I find grubs at work, I toss them on the cart path. Within seconds,
every time, a mockingbird will swoop down and grab the grub. It's nice
watching the grub meet it's demise, and I swear the mockingbird whistled
"thanks". =D

You and a Mocking-bird get along? get it mocking, get it! lol!!!
I'm amazed!!!
;-)

Clark

[email protected] 13-09-2007 01:17 PM

Grub alert
 
On Sep 13, 8:08 am, Clark wrote:
Eggs Zachtly wrote:
Steveo said:


xPosTech wrote:
On 9/12/2007 5:32 PM, Steveo wrote:
Now is the time to be aware of white grub infestation/damage. The
forecast is for a strong grub cycle here in Ohio.
We have protection from grubs down here in Texas, in the form of
armadillos. They're about the size of your average possum 'cept they
have a hard shell (hence the familiar dish "possum on the half shell")
and small bony head. Long claws for digging and a long long tongue.


You can tell when they've been out the night before protecting your lawn
by all the &^%#$** holes they dig lookin' for the grubs. That tongue is
about ten inches long. Pointy and sticky at the end like its got pine
tar on it. Gets the grubs like anteaters get ,well, you know. Ants.


We are blessed with raccoons and skunks for our digging pleasure here. They
make a terrible mess out of things too.


Yup, same here.


When I find grubs at work, I toss them on the cart path. Within seconds,
every time, a mockingbird will swoop down and grab the grub. It's nice
watching the grub meet it's demise, and I swear the mockingbird whistled
"thanks". =D


You and a Mocking-bird get along? get it mocking, get it! lol!!!
I'm amazed!!!
;-)

Clark- Hide quoted text -

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Speaking of grubs, I have some damage in a few sections here in NJ,
which is unusual, never had a problem till now. What do folks
recommend as the most effective treatment right now?


Jim 13-09-2007 01:29 PM

Grub alert
 
Eggs Zachtly wrote:

Steveo said:
xPosTech wrote:
Steveo wrote:
Now is the time to be aware of white grub infestation/damage. The
forecast is for a strong grub cycle here in Ohio.
We have protection from grubs down here in Texas, in the form of
armadillos. They're about the size of your average possum 'cept they
have a hard shell (hence the familiar dish "possum on the half shell")
and small bony head. Long claws for digging and a long long tongue.

You can tell when they've been out the night before protecting your lawn
by all the &^%#$** holes they dig lookin' for the grubs. That tongue is
about ten inches long. Pointy and sticky at the end like its got pine
tar on it. Gets the grubs like anteaters get ,well, you know. Ants.


We are blessed with raccoons and skunks for our digging pleasure here. They
make a terrible mess out of things too.


Yup, same here.

When I find grubs at work, I toss them on the cart path. Within seconds,
every time, a mockingbird will swoop down and grab the grub. It's nice
watching the grub meet it's demise, and I swear the mockingbird whistled
"thanks". =D


nature at work with a bit of assistance. good job.


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