Re: yet another slug solution
green deborah wrote:
>
> On Tue, 26 Mar 1996, harveye wrote:
>
> > Dear Ellen:
> > I recently saw this idea on our local PBS, but I haven't tried it, yet.
> > I'm not completely familiar with the compatibility of the following
> > chemicals on Iris, so please, just consider this a suggestion, not an
> > endorsement:
> > To one quart of water add 1 tablespoonful of household lemon-scented"
> > ammonia, 1 tablespoonful of mint flavored Listerine mouth wash, 1
> > tablespoonful of liquid dish detergent (like Dawn). You can apply this
> > with a hose end sprayer or any type of liquid spreader. This formula is
> > recommended for creepy crawlers, and should be applied in the evening.
> > Again, I don't know if these chemicals are compatible with Iris, so
> > check around first.
>
> If this is one of the infamous Jerry Baker's remedies he has been roundly
> criticized on the GARDENS list by people who have had to help consumers
> deal with the aftermath of his suggestions. Just another caution...
>
> Debbie Green
> Williamsburg, VADear Debbie:
Yes, this IS one of Jerry Baker's suggestions.... If you know something
I don't, please tell me. This is the first time I have heard of him and
his heavily hyped remedies. The logic he uses makes sense, but I haven't
heard anything bad until now. What kind of aftermath was experienced?
Apparently, here in Texas (Ft. Worth), we are not informed of the "other
side" of these PBS supporters. Thanks for letting me know to watch out for
his methods.
Susan Espenschied
harveye@whytel.com
