RE: using "mosquito dunks" on crops

H* A*

John, 

This is very welcome news. We have a number of small Koi fishponds and pools
for beneficial toads, birdbaths, etc. in our garden which we are concerned
about because of the West Nile Virus scare. The fish & toads sometime get
eaten by feral cats, the odd rodent, etc. and out concern has been what to
do until the water is re-stocked.

We have been blessed with alot of rain this year and have piped in water as
part of our deal with NYC. However, we've used water barrels during water
shortage/watering restriction  times in the past. I'm glad we can use that
option again safely.

Thanks again,
Adam

> -----Original Message-----
> From:	John Verin [SMTP:jverin@pennhort.org]
> Sent:	Tuesday, August 01, 2000 11:22 AM
> To:	listserv cg
> Subject:	[cg] using "mosquito dunks" on crops
> 
> I just got word from Peaceful Valley Farm Supply that "mosquito dunks"
> (Bacilus Thuringiensis var. Israelensis) are OK to use in water barrels,
> and
> safe for use on vegetable crops. The Bactimos Briquettes must be broken
> into
> smaller pieces for use on smaller surface areas, which is explained in the
> instructions.
> 
> Each briquette covers 100 square feet of water surface, so one briquette
> would get very broken up to handle a water barrel. One application lasts
> 30
> days, and they come in packs of 6 for $9. Check out Bactimos Briquettes at
> www.groworganic.com
> 
> Happy gardening,
> 
> John E. Verin
> City Wide Coordinator - Philadelphia Green
> The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society
> 100 North 20th Street, 5th floor
> Philadelphia, PA  19103-1495
> Phone: 215-988-8885; Fax 215-988-8810
> http://www.libertynet.org/phs
> 
> 
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