Re: HYB: Black Bugs
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- Subject: Re: HYB: Black Bugs
- From: M* T* <t*@flash.net>
- Date: Fri, 23 May 1997 19:01:27 -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
>
> Sharlyn or Steven Rocha
> srocha@pacbell.net
> Zone 9, Region 15
> San Diego "America's Finest City"
> http://www.geocities.com/RainForest/7679
Where exactly DO you put the pollen? I just made a cross yesterday, and
after 6 or so failed attempts on other irises, I rubbled pollen all over
the entire flower, and down the bloom stalk! (not really.)
Rusty
