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Tiny Snails!
I just found tiny snails on a mount. How do I treat? Bob |
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Robert,
They are very difficult to get rid of. I don't know your conditions but I use standard slug bait with some success. I guess you could put some of the granule around the top of the mount and mist the plant to have the granules swell up. When the snails are active at night they will eat the stuff and die. Good growing, Gene "Robert Lorenzini" wrote in message ... I just found tiny snails on a mount. How do I treat? Bob |
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If you submerge the mount in water for say 24 hours can you drown these
pests? The orchid should not be affected. ~John "Gene Schurg" wrote in message news:EKXrg.3807$Ep.59@trnddc08... Robert, They are very difficult to get rid of. I don't know your conditions but I use standard slug bait with some success. I guess you could put some of the granule around the top of the mount and mist the plant to have the granules swell up. When the snails are active at night they will eat the stuff and die. Good growing, Gene "Robert Lorenzini" wrote in message ... I just found tiny snails on a mount. How do I treat? Bob |
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I would guess they are "bush snails", which are neither attracted to-, nor
killed by most slug and snail baits. As far as I know, only Mesurol is listed for them, and it is unfortunately, a restricted use chemical here in PA. (It's probably available in other states, so if anyone finds a source, please let me know.) For what it's worth - and I apologize to all for bringing this up again - but I have noted the apparent elimination of them from plants that have been repeatedly sprayed with coffee (yeah, that caffeine question again). Of more concern though, is the fact that they have appeared on a mounted plant. Unless you just got it and it came to you that way, I would fear that you have a much bigger population elsewhere in your collection, and bush snails can be pretty nasty on your plants. -- Ray Barkalow - First Rays Orchids - www.firstrays.com Plants, Supplies, Artwork, Books and Lots of Free Info! "Robert Lorenzini" wrote in message ... I just found tiny snails on a mount. How do I treat? Bob |
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On Sun, 9 Jul 2006 08:15:57 -0400, "Ray"
wrote: I would guess they are "bush snails", which are neither attracted to-, nor killed by most slug and snail baits. As far as I know, only Mesurol is listed for them, and it is unfortunately, a restricted use chemical here in PA. (It's probably available in other states, so if anyone finds a source, please let me know.) For what it's worth - and I apologize to all for bringing this up again - but I have noted the apparent elimination of them from plants that have been repeatedly sprayed with coffee (yeah, that caffeine question again). Of more concern though, is the fact that they have appeared on a mounted plant. Unless you just got it and it came to you that way, I would fear that you have a much bigger population elsewhere in your collection, and bush snails can be pretty nasty on your plants. I have had some luck with the snail baits that are almost a paste. I put a drop in each corner of a pot I suspect they are in or on an old label I can move around and lay flat. I don't remember the name, it is something like slug-go... but don't quote me. The ONE think I will tell you is to be VERY careful NOT to SQUISH them. It is such a temptation to pick them off and squish them, then you reach for another and contiue. But - These things are hermaphrodites. Each squish fertalizes the eggs that snail carries and soon you find YOU are seeding you plants with microscopic size snails. And the whole works is worse. IF you do pick them off, one of the most effective methods - I agree, dump them in a waste basket - do not squish. SuE http://orchids.legolas.org/gallery/orchids |
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On Sun, 9 Jul 2006 08:15:57 -0400, Ray wrote:
I would guess they are "bush snails", which are neither attracted to-, nor killed by most slug and snail baits. As far as I know, only Mesurol is listed for them, and it is unfortunately, a restricted use chemical here in PA. (It's probably available in other states, so if anyone finds a source, please let me know.) For what it's worth - and I apologize to all for bringing this up again - but I have noted the apparent elimination of them from plants that have been repeatedly sprayed with coffee (yeah, that caffeine question again). Of more concern though, is the fact that they have appeared on a mounted plant. Unless you just got it and it came to you that way, I would fear that you have a much bigger population elsewhere in your collection, and bush snails can be pretty nasty on your plants. Thanks to all who have replied. I'm going to try the coffee diluted 50% for lack of powered caffene. I live on a sailboat moored offshore and almost all the plants are hanging in the skylight, the affected plant is wall mounted so unless these buggers can fly I think I'm ok in that respect. I'm a complete novice with orchids. Last summer we started taking care of a friends orchids while they were on an extended vacation and the addiction started. We started going to shows and bought a number of small inexpensive plants to see how well they would do on the boat. They all did well through the winter so this spring we started buying the cheap flowering plants from the big box stores so as to always have something in flower. Funny we were first interesting in the plants and not so much the flower at first. Well we now have 25 plants and are going to have to pass along some to hook friends and relations to make room for more selective purchases. Bob Newport Beach, CA |
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Robert Lorenzini wrote:
.......................... I live on a sailboat moored offshore and almost all the plants are hanging in the skylight, the affected plant is wall mounted so unless these buggers can fly I think I'm ok..... .................................... Bob Newport Beach, CA Well, that's pretty cool. If you are careful about what you bring in, you should be able to keep your collection quite pest free. Steve |
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This is an interesting idea for pest control. I wonder if it would work
for bush snails...I bet it would!! http://www.orchidboard.com/eliminate...pests-with-co2 Ian in the UK Robert Lorenzini wrote: I just found tiny snails on a mount. How do I treat? Bob |
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On Tue, 11 Jul 2006 20:10:19 +0100, Ian_UK wrote:
This is an interesting idea for pest control. I wonder if it would work for bush snails...I bet it would!! http://www.orchidboard.com/eliminate...pests-with-co2 That's a great idea. I buy parrot seed in 5 gal plastic containers and we put in dry ice to kill all the moth larva. Every pirate needs a parrot (and orchids). Bob |
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Robert Lorenzini wrote: On Tue, 11 Jul 2006 20:10:19 +0100, Ian_UK wrote: This is an interesting idea for pest control. I wonder if it would work for bush snails...I bet it would!! http://www.orchidboard.com/eliminate...pests-with-co2 That's a great idea. I buy parrot seed in 5 gal plastic containers and we put in dry ice to kill all the moth larva. Every pirate needs a parrot (and orchids). Bob Now I have to find a source for dry ice..... Joe T |
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On 11 Jul 2006 21:01:09 -0700 in . com jtill wrote:
Robert Lorenzini wrote: On Tue, 11 Jul 2006 20:10:19 +0100, Ian_UK wrote: This is an interesting idea for pest control. I wonder if it would work for bush snails...I bet it would!! http://www.orchidboard.com/eliminate...pests-with-co2 That's a great idea. I buy parrot seed in 5 gal plastic containers and we put in dry ice to kill all the moth larva. Every pirate needs a parrot (and orchids). Bob Now I have to find a source for dry ice..... Most harris teeters sell it. -- Chris Dukes "The key to effective management is properly timed hovering." |
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? wrote: On 11 Jul 2006 21:01:09 -0700 in . com jtill wrote: Robert Lorenzini wrote: On Tue, 11 Jul 2006 20:10:19 +0100, Ian_UK wrote: This is an interesting idea for pest control. I wonder if it would work for bush snails...I bet it would!! http://www.orchidboard.com/eliminate...pests-with-co2 That's a great idea. I buy parrot seed in 5 gal plastic containers and we put in dry ice to kill all the moth larva. Every pirate needs a parrot (and orchids). Bob Now I have to find a source for dry ice..... Most harris teeters sell it. -- Chris Dukes "The key to effective management is properly timed hovering." Harris Teeters? Not familiar with those folk. I am going to arrange a box so I can "freeze disinfect" additions to my collection, just a great idea/method. Will it kill scale? Will it kill orchids? ;-)) Joe T |
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All of our grocery stores sell it .. Kroger, albertsons, Tom Thumb, Minyards
"jtill" wrote in message ups.com... Robert Lorenzini wrote: On Tue, 11 Jul 2006 20:10:19 +0100, Ian_UK wrote: This is an interesting idea for pest control. I wonder if it would work for bush snails...I bet it would!! http://www.orchidboard.com/eliminate...pests-with-co2 That's a great idea. I buy parrot seed in 5 gal plastic containers and we put in dry ice to kill all the moth larva. Every pirate needs a parrot (and orchids). Bob Now I have to find a source for dry ice..... Joe T |
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Tiny Snails!
I had an infestation in an orchidarium a couple of years ago. I
submerged all the mounts in water. Snails and slugs came out to the surface after two or three hours. I repeated after a couple weeks for two or three times. Killed around 60 of them, ten the second and two or three the last. For me was very effective, although laborious. Regards Jorge |
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