Re: Iris Borer
- To: Multiple recipients of list <i*@rt66.com>
- Subject: Re: Iris Borer
- From: D* &* H* <h*@alaska.net>
- Date: Sat, 31 Jan 1998 01:52:25 -0700 (MST)
Ross wrote:
> I am intrigued with the proposition that iris borer may be contained
> geographically by temperature (or other) constraints. Let's continue to
> collect and share our experience. Am I correct that we are not finding
> borer outside of zones 4-7?
There is no iris borer in zone 3 areas or colder of Alaska. I haven't
HEARD of any iris borer problems in this state, but have no hands-on
experience in areas rated zone 4 or higher. The only naturally
occurring(or introduced, for that matter) pest is an Iris Weevil, which
eats the seed.
Kathy Haggstrom
Anch, AK
Zone 3