RE: [Aroid-l] Ants

From: "Tropicals" <Tropicals at SolutionsAnalysis.net> on 2004.08.29 at 22:26:48(12103) John: We recommend bifenthrin (hmm, spelling) aka Talstar, which is required by our Department of Agriculture when exporting plants within and out of the state of Florida; and clear restriction to AZ, CA, HI and LA. It is gentle enough to spray delicate young foliage, yes aroids; yet strong enough for even the nastiest of pests. Those restricted states are no longer accepting FEES for exceptions for many, primarily the noxious species list, but not exclusively. They are virtually restricting all plant / plant parts from movement into their states; but we can all see they do not restrict what they export. Hmm. As mentioned we know what the asian scale and other pests have done through careless importation / exportation; we owe it to our plant recipients and ourselves to impose proper respect and plant etiquette. Good luck; if that does not work, there are other solutions. Bill and Christian +More Your AlterNative Solutions Team www.SolutionsAnalysis.net Direct to Tropical / Desert Nursery http://www.solutionsanalysis.net/cgi-bin/store/agora.cgi -----Original Message----- On Behalf Of Floral Architecture Sent: Sunday, August 29, 2004 3:05 PM To: Discussion of aroids Subject: [Aroid-l] Ants Does anyone have thoughts on carnivorous plants in the garden to deal with ants? I have at least 10 colonies in various locations in my pots. They get a little testy when I water. I always walk away from the garden felling like I am covered in them. I would like to try a few Sarracenias in various locations to seee if the ants would be attracted to them at all. If not, the pitchers make great cut foliage in arrangements. ===== John Ingram in L.A., CA. www.floralarchitecture.com check it out Floralartistry2000@yahoo.com 310.709.1613 (cell, west coast time, please call accordingly. Thank you) _______________________________________________ Aroid-l mailing list Aroid-l@gizmoworks.com http://www.gizmoworks.com/mailman/listinfo/aroid-l _______________________________________________ Aroid-l mailing list Aroid-l@gizmoworks.com http://www.gizmoworks.com/mailman/listinfo/aroid-l

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