Re: Compost critter dithers

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Frank!!!!!!!!!!!! You made me laugh!!!!!!!!! Actually- in spite of the fact that Bill thought that maybe it would be okay to leave the nasty buggers in the pile- I started a new pile and put it in the sun- I think if I try your  idea- it might work- I'll be darned if I am going to lose all that good compost to  roaches!  I have a lot of other bugs in there- but as Cathy suggested- there is probably too much organic stuff in the mix  being under two fruit trees- Ah- live and learn!       I don't want to kill off all the bugs in the pile(something that never would have occurred tro me as being a problem a year ago!) so won't do the boric acid thing- but I don't think they like the light- and so will expose them to sunlight- if that doesn't do the job- will just haul them off to a nearby field and start all over(sob!)  Armenian cukes are amazing- as well as patty pans- peppers are poop-poo and tomatoes are still waiting to get ready- strange considering how fast everyone elses have done in much colder climates- this year has been an experiment- will try some new techniques next year- where is TRUDI by the way- I miss her posts!  Bye-Teri
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Subject: Compost critter dithers

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Hi Teri,
 
Bummer about la cucaracha festival in yer pile, eh?
 
Set out those boric acid cockroach traps under cover, mixing borax into the pile is a definite no-no.
 
Try this to kill them in mostly finished compost: Put the compost up in heavy duty clear plastic bags, being sure it is reasonably moist (add water if not) and set them out, tightly sealed, in the hot sun for a day or three. Then, open up the bags, or poke holes in them, and let the compost sit (in the shade is ok) for a couple of weeks so that it gets aerobic again, before you use it, as anaerobic compost could be toxic to the plants.
 
I guess I never have roaches cuz all the worms leave them nothing to eat, not to mention my guard centipedes and ground beetles would prolly eat them before they could set up housekeeping....
 
Good composting, and try to relax, watch a nice episode of the X-files, eh? Just not the cockroach episode, nor the tobacco beetle episode, nor the El Chupacabra episode....;-)
 
Reminds me of when I worked in an evil animal facility, and would come in at night to clean the rat cages....turn on the lights, and they would all head for the drain hole, some of them those big pine roaches....disgusting! All God's Creatures, nonetheless....
 
Frank Teuton
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From: Teri Epp <k*@cwnet.com>
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Date: Friday, August 11, 2000 12:08 AM
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Cathy- that  is just what I was thinking- they like it dark and mosit- have not added a lot of kitchen waste - but being uner fruit trees and near old sheds- it is perfect for the little critters.I can't think of anything I would rather do this Saturday than move a 6x6 foot pile of compost.Needed to be turned  soon anyhow..... Mule Team Borax- have used it for fleas- wonder if it is ok in the compost.   God those roaches are yucky- fat and brown and nasty- yuk yuk yuk yuk-get out get out get out!!!!!!!!!!!. I got the heebee geebees!-Teri
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Teri,
Where are you?  I assume that since you refer to it as Paradise that you are living in the vicinity of citrus fruit trees. If so I would suggest moving your compost pile and possibly limiting the kitchen refuse you use.  Use grass clippings and garden refuse for the green matter. One suggestion is Borax (20 Mule Team) for getting rid of cockroaches.  I know that this works in the house but I'm not sure about outside.(might make mighty bubbles when it rains!!)   One thing that a compost pile needs is the sun for heat.  And the roaches shouldn't like the light or the extreme heat.  If you can move it, it might be worth the trouble.
Hope this helps,
Cathy
 
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Hey You guys!!! I have this lovely compost pile under  two fruit trees- I have kepy it moist -  and now there ARE COCKROAHES IN THE COMOST PILE YUK YUK YUKKY YUK!!!!!----WHAT TO DO  WHAT TO DO - iIAM READY TO BURN THE WHOLE PILE BUT IT HAS BEEN NEARLY ONE YEAR SINCE I HAVE STARTED WORKING ON IT- HELPPPPPPPP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!NASTY BUGGERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!-SIGNED- FREAKING OUT IN PARADISE!______TERI Original Message -----
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On July 11 everyone was invited to forward their web site urls for newcomers' and members' handy reference. Some sites include links to further sites. Recent additions are included.
 
If you have a sqfting web site and would like to include it here for the benefit of all please forward to: s*@yahoo.ca or simply reply to this msg. I will watch for your urls.
 
Have a great day,
bill missen.
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Hi,I'm Katz from Square Foot Gardening Community in MSN,Please List my site,we have photos,chats and a board.......I just LOVE to talk and see other peoples gardens !!
 
 
 
From: Andy Baldwin
Home of The Square Footer Garden Design Software by Baldwin Software.
Assists in designing and maintaining a square foot garden including
selection and ordering of plants and information about thousands of
currently available varieties.
www.ctsi.net/~texan
 
 
 
 
LINDA B
Per your request for URLS here is mine.
Titled Garden Circus
Thank You
 
 
I just sent a bunch more (pics) to the list..add them too please!! Thanks!
Margaret
http://pm5.ps.photoworks.com/sharing/roll.asp?Key=5864862508190501
 
 
Chris's Square Foot Garden:
 
 
Dick Traylor, Square Foot Garden Photos:
 
 
Hi Bill, here's mine:
Charlie Simpson
 
 
-john
Farmer Brown's Garden Path
Square Foot Gardening and Agriculture Education
www.FarmerBrown.org
 
Square Foot Gardening Journey!
bill missen.
 
 
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After perusing the list I realized that I had bookmarked several excellent sites as well and I include some of them below:
 
 
Building a Square Foot Garden
 
 
Judy's Square Foot Garden
 
 
Scut's Garden
 
 
Square Foot Gardening with Style by Barb Dorsett
 
 
Square Foot Gardening in the Land of Goshen, Steven and Paula Hicks
 
 
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