Re: HYB: Black Bugs
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- Subject: Re: HYB: Black Bugs
- From: R* T* D* <r*@sierratel.com>
- Date: Fri, 23 May 1997 15:39:07 -0600 (MDT)
Sharlyn or Steven Rocha wrote:
>
> Hello,
> I've been trying to do some hybridizing for some time now. Without much
> luck. I found out that I was putting the pollen in the wrong spot. I
> started putting the pollen in the correct place and have had some crosses
> take. The problem now is that there are these tiny black bugs about 1/16 to
> 1/8 inch long that are eating the pollen before I get to the flower. I have
> even found them in blooms that are one day from full bloom. I opened the
> flower up to try to beat the bugs to the pollen and they are already in
> there. They only seem to be eating the pollen and some of the anther. Has
> anyone else had this problem? Does anyone have a suggestion on how to get
> rid of them I'm starting to run low on pollen. Lots of blooms but no
> pollen.
> .
> Thanks,
> .
Steve,
I don't have a clue as to what those black bugs are, but I would suggest
capturing some and taking them to your local Agricultural Agent. They
should be able to identify them for you. I have done this with my Ag
agent and sometimes they will even send them to Sacramento for
identification.
Rick Tasco
Superstition Iris Gardens
Central California...where we slipped back to March. Showers and only
68 degrees.
Zone 8
