Re: [CH] Big Bug Problem~
Mike Shimek (mike@dmfarms.com)
Wed, 27 Jun 2001 09:15:27 -0400
Robin'
Nematodes are worms, sometimes almost microscopic in size that live in the
ground. If I had a picture, I might be able to identify the creature. My
advice would be to capture some in a jar and take them to the local County
Extension Office, and have the County Agricultural Agent identify them. One
of the reasons we pay taxes in this great country! Our Extension Agents are
great here and do a tremendous job.
Mike Shimek
D & M Farms
Ohio
----- Original Message -----
From: Robin Spires <chilihead71@yahoo.com>
To: <chile-heads@globalgarden.com>
Sent: Tuesday, June 26, 2001 11:11 PM
Subject: [CH] Big Bug Problem~
> I'm hoping that you guys can help me...we are in the
> throws of a very serious drought here in central
> florida..well, we finally got a little rain the past
> few days...I went out this evening to hose all the mud
> off my peppers and flower beds and while I was
> watering, thousands, and I do mean THOUSANDS of these
> creatures that looked like little german cockroaches,
> but black, came crawling out of everywhere. they
> completely covered the wall of the house . My neighbor
> says they are nematoads...which could possibly explain
> why everything I have planted in the ground in the
> past six months has died in a matter of days..I've
> lost at least $200 worth of annuals..I plant them,
> water and fertilize, go out a couple of days later,
> and they
> are laying in a shriveled heap on top of the ground.
> Does this sound like nematoads? I have no idea what
> they looked like and couldn't find a picture on the
> net. and if so, how can I get rid of them for good? I
> didn't see any of these buggers until the rain. they
> are completely destroying my yard. Any help you guys
> can offer is greatly appreciated! HELLLLPPP!!!!!
>
> Desperate in Tampa
> Robin
>
>
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