Three weeks ago i planted iris bulbs into pots with compost ,they've started to come up but something seems to be eating the shoots any ideas on what pests like irsi and how do i stop this.
2007-05-02 01:06:22 · 3 answers · asked by Mea 5 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
deer and rabbits love the shoots
moles love to eat the bulbs
try ammonia and water with a few drops of baby shampoo
put it in a spray bottle and give them a shot every couple of days
2007-05-02 01:14:47 · answer #1 · answered by elite_women_rule_the_rock 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Probably caterpillars, could be beetles. Disyston sprinkled on the dirt and watered in -- very effective systemic insecticide, Iris really prefer to be in the ground. good luck.
2007-05-02 01:11:54 · answer #2 · answered by reynwater 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Sprinkle Seven Dust on foliage. It is a white powder that kills this type thing. rain washes it away of course so sprinkle again after it is washed away.
2007-05-02 01:11:22 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋