Confession time . . .

[sweetjblue]

Originally Posted by Brooke

We had a very harsh winter and supposedly that cuts down on the bug population. For some reason earwings and grandaddy longlegs thought it was viagra and reproduced like crazy. Brooke

Too Funny!

Judi

[Bulbofett]

Originally Posted by katrina

Bottom line... We were asked what we do...we responded. Feel free to post up your "organic" solution to the OP's problem.

I did post my organic solution earlier in the thread. I use bait traps, and dunk my orchids in water before bringing them inside.

I'm not telling people how to grow their orchids. I simply suggested that it is a highly toxic chemical and should be treated with respect. A lot of gardeners these days are unaware.

[kindrag23]

Oh thanks for all the info, when I pull my big tropicals in I am always afraid of the bugs that will come out ugh...brown wolf and gray jumping wolf spiders I dang near bring my house down when they show up.

There is an (supposed) organic spray you can use that is supposed to be safe for kids and pets to be around I used it for my hibiscus plants bc my tortoise eats the leaves and blooms. I just dont know about orchids. Its called eco smart.it says it kills earwigs and cockroaches. Blug!

---------- Post added at 02:28 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:17 PM ----------

Originally Posted by Brooke

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We had a very harsh winter and supposedly that cuts down on the bug population. For some reason earwings and grandaddy longlegs thought it was viagra and reproduced like crazy.
Brooke

MAN growing up granddaddy long legs were the coolest things! My siblings and used to catch them. I dont think I have seen any in 10+ years.

O geez bug happy pills scary scary thought...blurg...

[blackvine]

Originally Posted by Bulbofett

I did post my organic solution earlier in the thread. I use bait traps, and dunk my orchids in water before bringing them inside.

I'm not telling people how to grow their orchids. I simply suggested that it is a highly toxic chemical and should be treated with respect. A lot of gardeners these days are unaware.

Bulbo, what you said was entirely respectful and appropriate. I did not feel you were telling anyone what to do; you simply suggested and I appreciated the suggestion! Happy growing!

[Bulbofett]

Originally Posted by blackvine

Bulbo, what you said was entirely respectful and appropriate. I did not feel you were telling anyone what to do; you simply suggested and I appreciated the suggestion! Happy growing!

I'm glad blackvine. I know intentions can be misconstrued through text format. hope your pots are bug free!

[katrina]

Originally Posted by Bulbofett

I did post my organic solution earlier in the thread. I use bait traps, and dunk my orchids in water before bringing them inside.

My bad-- I just missed your suggestion.

And, I didn't take it to mean you were telling anyone what to do. My only goal was to not get into a debate over chemical treatment vs home remedy. It's been done and, unfortunately, it tends to get heated so I thought it best to just avoid it. Different strokes for different folks...to each his own...and all that good stuff.

[james mickelso]

Whadyamean different strokes fer different folks? And what's the meaning of each to their own???? (just kidding)