It is currently Tue Mar 19, 2024 5:53 am

All times are UTC - 6 hours




Post new topic Reply to topic  [ 3 posts ] 
Author Message
 Post subject: Chiggers in the HEAT!
PostPosted: Mon Jun 23, 2003 2:09 pm 
Offline

Joined: Mon Jun 23, 2003 2:05 pm
Posts: 1
dchall,
You said
Quote:
Beneficial nematodes only work for insects still in the soil. When the temps warm up, ticks climb up the grass and get out of the soil, so the BN won't work against them. You don't say where you are, but if it is still pretty cool at night, you still have a chance to catch the ticks before they move out of range.


So what kills them AFTER they've moved to the trees? We live in Wylie and go to my in-laws that is just chock-a-block full of trees (and chiggers). They would be worried about hurting their lizards, fish, & chickens as well though (with whatever kills the chiggers).
Thanks for the help.
Ronnie


Top
 Profile  
 
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Mon Jun 23, 2003 3:45 pm 
Offline
Moderator
Moderator

Joined: Tue Mar 18, 2003 3:45 pm
Posts: 2884
Location: San Antonio,TEXAS
I'm not familiar with chiggers habits. Ticks climb up to the shrubs when the soil warms up. Do chiggers to the same? If so, then BN will not work. However, there is a new product on the market from Green Light called Bioganic.

Look here -> http://www.greenlightco.com/products/Li ... icides.htm <-. It has oils from several herbs in it and is completely organic. You have to spray it on the insect to affect it. It takes a few hours then for the insect to die, but the effect is there.

_________________
David Hall
Moderator
Dirt Doctor Lawns Forum


Top
 Profile  
 
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Tue Jun 24, 2003 9:37 am 
Offline

Joined: Tue Jun 24, 2003 9:28 am
Posts: 2
Location: north texas
i have used wettable sulfur for several to control chiggers once the rains stop. apply it as you would a dust. to cover broad areas i would purchase a gilmore (or type) duster.


Top
 Profile  
 
Display posts from previous:  Sort by  
Post new topic Reply to topic  [ 3 posts ] 

All times are UTC - 6 hours


Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 1 guest


You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot post attachments in this forum

Search for:
Jump to:  
Powered by eWeblife