RE: CULT: Earwigs
- Subject: RE: [iris-talk] CULT: Earwigs
- From: J* R*
- Date: Fri, 20 Jul 2001 08:42:05 -0700
Yeah, they get inside the outer leaves on the fan (where pockets sometimes
form), nibble a bit on the soft tissue inside, and deposit lots of tiny
little black poop-dots. At this time of year they are basically looking for
a place to get out of the hot sun, and something moist to chew on. The
nibbling and organic fertilizer can promote bacteria/rot. In bloom season
they will often eat little holes up and down the flowere petals.
John Reeds
> While dividing a group of iris yesterday I found a couple of earwigs
> scurrying about on top of one of the rhizomes. Does anyone know if they
> do any damage to iris and if so what to look for? Thanks!
>
> Janet in Denmark WI USDA zone 3/4
>
>
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