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Re: Natural insect control. 12 years 6 months ago #2153

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All in all, I think I'm going to wait. I've always been fond of the rolly-polies, and I can't bring myself to condemn them when I have no proof that they're harmful. I think I will follow Pinkham's advice and relocate them next spring. There's plenty of organic stuff for them to munch on, and if they don't like it they can always crawl away.
I'll post a picture once the drizzle lets up and I feel comfortable taking my camera outside again. ;)

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Re: Natural insect control. 12 years 5 months ago #2476

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We can control bugs and most pests by spraying Metarrizhium ( a fungal spore which causes infections on pests body) which is available with agro chemical dealers.

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Re: Natural insect control. 12 years 5 months ago #2480

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Hmmmmm.........yes however, can this be sprayed indoors and, what is the risk to one's own health, the health of our children, our pets and the environment? :huh:

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Re: Natural insect control. 12 years 5 months ago #2481

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Metarrizium can infect only hemipteran insects and not human body. So it is highly specific to insects only. Even when sprayed indoors no harm. Do any body think that a plant disease when seen indoors will transmit to human? It is just like that. This is not genetic modified organism. Just naturally occurring and used in organic farming and legally approved in Organic standards.

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Re: Natural insect control. 12 years 5 months ago #2483

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Cool! Very good to know...thank you, Sai. :cheer:

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