Re: RE: [SPAM]RE: Discussion on Iris borers

If I remember correctly, nematodes are very specific as to what they 
attack and a general "good for your garden" variety would not 
necessarily attack borer larvae.

John
On Feb 17, 2007, at 5:55 PM, karl becker wrote:

> A lat of garden catalogs have nematodes for sale or check with a local 
> garden shop.   Karl
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> On Behalf Of TOM TOWLE
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> Thanks for the advice but I did state non chemical means or 
> alternatives to chemicals. So far I have not used anything but organic 
> food for my plants and I would like to keep it that way as I do not 
> wish to absorb any systemics myself as I like to lounge about it the 
> flowerbeds J
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> From: iris-photos@yahoogroups.com [i*@yahoogroups.com] 
> On Behalf Of TOM TOWLE
> Sent: Saturday, February 17, 2007 2:53 PM
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> I am looking for alternatives to  chemical control of iris borers here 
> in the Midwest.
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> I grow an acre of tall bearded and also some  Siberians. I found a lot 
> of borer cocoons buried beneath a row of Siberians  that I was moving 
> this fall. I know borers can’t hurt the tiny rootlets  of the Siberian 
> but maybe they could be lures for overwintering?
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> I also heard about some nematodes that offer  promise but don’t know 
> where to find a supplier.
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> If any Irsarians know I would be appreciative.
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> Tom
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