Re: CULT: review of iris borers and nematodes
- Subject: Re: CULT: review of iris borers and nematodes
- From: P* B*
- Date: Wed, 25 Nov 1998 12:42:37 -0700
From: Pat Bass <bpbass@gj.net>
Thanks, Bill, for the information. I didn't realize there was any difference.
Pat
Bill Shear wrote:
> 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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