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Re: Automatic Watering/Ants

ANGELO CLARIZIA wrote:
> 
> AUTOMATIC WATERING - I need someone to inform me where I can purchase an
> automatic watering device,(punch)holed plastic tubings, etc. I have
> approximately 50 meters of flower beds that need to be watered (each 24
> hours)during the family absence. Any suggestions? Thanks for any helping
> hand.
> 
> ANTS - I live at 42°W-20°S. During the dry (currently our winter) season
> and the beginning of the rain season (summer) ants infest/damage
> oranges, pears, pinus, eucalyptus, etc. The ant causing it is the
> Brazilian leaf cutter (sauva). Besides the tradicional  baits (to be
> carried to the nests), do anyone knows a more efective way to FINISH
> with those ants? For instance a natural product that by contact can be
> carried by the ants inside their nests and contaminate their food
> growing storage.
> Another problem are the fire ants, that despite causing lesser problems
> to plants are dangerous when a person step on their nets. Any
> suggestions?
> Maybe someone living at 142°E-20° may have similar problems.
> All tips are welcome.
> 
> Angelo Clarizia
> 42°W-20°S

Dear Angelo, Greetings from the Rainforest!

I found this website, they might be able to help you:

http://www.usit.net/BICONET/
(Integrated Solutions For A Small Planet)

Bio-rational alternatives for agriculture, horticulture, commercial
and residential use. This site offers preventative management
resources including bio-intensive pest control, organic farm and
garden products, educational materials and global community feedback.

Paul   ~:-D

From: Paul Stevenson
Technical Director
Special F-X (Sign & Design) Limited
9 Blancaneaux Street
San Ignacio
Belize
Central America
Tel: 501.9.23548
Fax: 501.9.24029
e-mail: specialfx@btl.net
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