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Ant infested orchids
Again thank you Wendy, going to try all sorts of things!
Mariana "wendy7" wrote in message news:n_UNc.10454$mg6.9777@fed1read02... Yes Mariana it is okay for the plants and I gave them a good flush the day after treating them. I remember one plant was teaming with the little black ants so I took it out the g/h & sprinkled the plant. Went back in the afternoon to check, there was a black ring of ants on the concrete also a ring of white eggs!!!! All dead. Still have not be out to the potting shed, to look for the name, just had a cast put on my foot so I am not too nimble at the moment. It is Ortho & in a round cylinder type container. Let us know what happens. Cheers Wendy Remove PETERPAN for email reply GrlIntrpted wrote: 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 ... 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 |
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