Re: CULT: review of iris borers and nematodes
- Subject: Re: CULT: review of iris borers and nematodes
- From: B* S*
- Date: Wed, 25 Nov 1998 08:35:50 -0400
From: Bill Shear <BILLS@hsc.edu>
>Linda, I don't have anything to add regarding the nematodes for iris borers,
>but do want to caution anyone who has a vegetable garden close by. The
>nematodes will do mega damage to any root crops you are trying to grow,
>especially carrots. Knobby carrots, parsnips, etc. will be the result.
Not so. The plant parasitic nematodes are completely distinct from those
that attack grubs and larvae. There is no danger of damage to plants from
commercially available pest-control nematodes.
Bill Shear
Department of Biology
Hampden-Sydney College
Hampden-Sydney VA 23943
(804)223-6172
FAX (804)223-6374
email<bills@hsc.edu>
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