Category: Orchid Doctor

SLAT HOUSE: Florida Construction

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago The sides, except north, and top should have slats spaced twice the width of the slats; cover in summer with Saran cloth or Spanish moss; if roof is covered in order to shed rain slope it and use c... Read More

SLUGS AND SNAILS: A Review

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago A variety of species are referred to as bush snails or orchid snails; they tend to shun the common baits; they can be controlled with drenching several times with Mesurol; the 75% ingredient is Met... Read More

SLUGS AND SNAILS: Baits

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Metaldehyde baits, especially the slow-release granular forms are first rate; Zectran is one of the best liquids. OD76-162 Read More

SLUGS AND SNAILS: Characteristics and Controls

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Both feed on buds and flowers, bush snails feed on other parts of plants also; use metaldehyde baits in combination with Sevin, Mesurol, Zectran, or Zectran sprays or drenches three times 10 to 14 ... Read More

SLUGS AND SNAILS: Control

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Easily kept under control with new baits such as Que, Cooke, or Cory pellets which can be placed on the media, walks, benches and which lasts for months; liquid baits are applied to the plants and ... Read More

SLUGS AND SNAILS: Controls

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Deadline, a metaldehyde preparation has proved effective in potting media of inert materials; Mesurol is also recommended but is restricted to California. A86-506 Read More

SLUGS AND SNAILS: Damaged Flowers or Spikes

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago These indicate where the pests are lurking so leave them on until night-time because snails invariably return to the same feeding place and can be found in the night with a flashlight. OA80-80 Read More

SLUGS AND SNAILS: Home-made Bait"

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Use three parts portland cement, three parts bran, one part lime or plaster of paris, one part metaldehyde, mix them in water, spread the paste over plastic sheeting, mark it off in one inch square... Read More

SLUGS AND SNAILS: How to Control Them

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Use Mesurol (Bayer 37344, or Methiocarb) at the rate of 6.6grams per liter of water, or 61tpg., treating also the benches where they might wander; the kill takes a month; Sevin is less effective.; ... Read More

SLUGS AND SNAILS: In Greenhouses

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago They have been introduced into greenhouses from various sources, the most troublesome two came to N.Z. from Europe and N.America (the bush snail); three of them came from the Mediterranean, Europe ... Read More