2006-12-08 08:23:23 · 4 answers · asked by hunter_handsumfriendly 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
Hi,
The general rule of thumb is 160 degrees.
This will kill off bugs, bug eggs, and most bad bacteria and parasites.
Hope this helps,
Dave
2006-12-08 11:07:50 · answer #1 · answered by what'sthis4 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just remember there are alot of good bugs in the soil some of them are beneficial to alot of plants-for instance there are bugs that kill some of the other bad bugs like ahpids and angle worms are a sign that your soil is in good shape!
2006-12-08 19:36:44 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dave is correct. 160 degrees for one hour will kill most insect larva, eggs. It will also kill fungus and bacteria. If you get it any hotter than 160, you will be killing the beneficial insects and bacteria also. This will pretty much kill all of the good parts of soil too.
2006-12-08 11:38:51 · answer #3 · answered by old hort agent 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
250 degrees will get rid of most if not all the bugs.
2006-12-08 09:12:33 · answer #4 · answered by ijcoffin 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋