Re: Nematodes
- To: Multiple recipients of list <i*@rt66.com>
- Subject: Re: Nematodes
- From: R* T* D* <r*@sierratel.com>
- Date: Fri, 14 Nov 1997 19:41:17 -0700 (MST)
ross wrote:
>
> Here's an updater on my iris borer/nematode research:
>
> It is my understanding that a study was conducted regarding the use of
> nematodes on iris borer. The results indicate that the nematodes used
> (S. carpocapsae) were quite effective (87-100%). A paper regarding this
> research was recently published in the Journal of Arboriculture (Gill
> and Raupp from the University of MD). I have not as yet read the report,
> so I am sharing this secondhand. I will obtain a copy and report further
> to you all.
>
Ross,
It would also be of interest (I hope) to the Scientific Committee of the
American Iris Society and would probably make a terrific article for the
AIS Bulletin.
If you are an AIS member, the addresses for the above are on page 2 of
the October Bulletin and if you are not I will supply them.
Great job tracking down this information. If these nematodes work as
well as advertised then this could be a real benefit to iris growing in
areas east of the rockies.
Rick Tasco
Superstition Iris Gardens
Central California
Zone 8
