Re: CULT: Akk, iris borer??
- Subject: Re: [iris-talk] CULT: Akk, iris borer??
- From: B* S*
- Date: Mon, 11 Feb 2002 09:47:45 -0500
On 2/11/02 8:41 AM, "gesinelohr" <GesineLohr@excite.com> wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> Today found that CHEERIO's main rhizome was very soft and
> rotted -- dug it out, took off 2 little bits that were solid
> and put the in a bleach water bath, and in looking at the
> bottom of the rotted rhizome, I saw 3, segmented-worm thingies.
> They were kind of white, had some black dots? on them (I need
> new glasses). Maybe 1/4" long? pretty thin. Wiggly.
>
> The pictures I've seen of iris borers, look bigger and fatter.
> But I've never seen these worms before. We've never had
> iris borers.
>
> This fall and winter has been overly wet at times, and temps
> have been going up and down more than usual (San Francisco
> bay area).
>
> Can anyone tell me if they MIGHT be iris borers? (and if
> so, how much should I freak out/what should I do?).
>
> Thanks!
>
> Gesine
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Probably not borers at this time of year. I suspect these are maggots: the
larvae of some fly, gnat or midge attracted to the rotting rhizome and
feeding on the decayed tissue. Nothing to worry about so long as you
thoroughly clean and dry the affected rhizome.
Bill Shear
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