Re: Bt

Bunny Snow (sksnow@worldnet.att.net)
Tue, 29 Jun 1999 11:08:35 -0500

Stephen Maxam wrote:

> I am using partially organic methods, i.e. a little chemical fertilizer, but
> lots of organic matter application, and no pesticides or herbicides.

Why use chemical fertilizers? If there is anything this country has too much
of, it's animal manures. And, if you wish to avoid animal manures, why not green
manures. Legumes are especially high nitrogen sources, when turned into the
soil before planting.

> So, the question I have is this:
> Outside of improving the organic environment, are there any "tricks" or
> whatever to stop the worms?

Have you tried parasitic wasps or other beneficial organisms?See:
http://www.biconet.com/biocontrol.html or call 1-800-441-BUGS for more
information.

Bunny Snow

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