Re: Cult: Borers
- To: Multiple recipients of list <i*@rt66.com>
- Subject: Re: Cult: Borers
- From: R* T* D* <r*@sierratel.com>
- Date: Thu, 29 Jan 1998 13:30:33 -0700 (MST)
John I. Jones wrote:
>
> Since we don't have borers here in the west, I haven't paid as much
> attention to the problem as discussed on the list as perhaps I should
> have. I don't remember having seen this question asked though. My
> question is this, do I need to worry about receiving any of the critters
> on iris purchased from areas of the country that have borers? And/or
> what would a proper cleansing process.
>
Not to worry! Of all the years i've ordered iris from all parts of the
country, I never checked for borers. Still don't have any. I think
that they just cannot make it in our semi-arid climate. I'm sure that
some have probably come in at one time or another, but they probably
need a climate that has more moisture and humidity, especially during
the summer.
Rick Tasco
Superstition Iris Gardens
Central California.......almost 1 1/2 inches of rain today and more
predicted. "The storm door is open!"
Zone 8
