Snakes, Do you kill them?
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What are these and how do I kill them?
Comments (8)Those are Giant White Flies, a terrible pest we have here in S. California, serge. They have particular plant favorites - hibiscus, canna, xylosma. So much so, many S. California gardeners have refused to plant those 3 above plants, for fear of harboring Giant White Fly in their yards. They are extremely difficult to eradicate. Here is some information on them, and how to manage them in your yard. I would also talk with your local Master Gardeners and better garden center on tips on management. Sorry, Steve, this is not a harmless pest for us in S. California, and what you have may not be what we have here in S. California. Better to try to avoid insecticides, as they can also kill beneficials, such as lace wing, lady beetles, syrphid flies, and parasitic wasps. Try removing infested leaves, look under leaves for the distinctive concentric white whorls of eggs. Wash those off with water and insecticidal soap (in the evening, to help protect certain beneficials). Remove leaf droppings, and apply worm castings to help affected plants recover faster. There is a product called Naturalus T & O that is organic, and supposed to be very effective, but it is rather expensive. Some folks have even resorted to vacuuming up large amounts of adults, to reduce adult populations. You can also try Neem oil to smother the nymphs, although I am not sure of the efficacy. It certainly won't hurt, as long as you apply in the evening, and temps are below 85 degrees. This is the season to see adults massing to lay eggs, so you're catching the infestation at a good time. I would start searching your yard to see if you have infestations in the more preferred plants, and start your clean up, there. Patty S. Here is a link that might be useful: UC IPM: Giant White Fly...See MoreDo BB's kill fish if they swallow them?
Comments (5)It is doubtful the fish swallowed the BB. I have seen too many fish mistake something inedible for food and they just spit it out. While it is possible a fish would get something stuck in it's mouth it isn't likely it would happen to more than one. However it is possible for fish to die from a fright. If he managed to hit them with a BB it might scare them sufficiently to cause them to die. The changes in the water as the weather gets warmer can cause fluctuations in the pond chemistry that could kill them. Parasites are particularly active as the water warms up and must be considered. Have you done any water testing? It is important to maintain certain chemical balances in the water and PH in particular can be a problem but it is easy to fix. How sad your son isn't able to enjoy the exciting things that happen in and around the pond. I would be making sure my kid was participating in pond maintenance. Sandy...See MoreWhat killed my garter snakes?
Comments (3)Your description fits a "dog killed" snake. The way a dog attacks a snake: He quickly darts and withdraws as the snake tries to land a strike. The dog continues to test and wear down the snake with repreated fake attempts until he finds a small advantage and then he bites the snake in the middle impsrting a severe injury then quickly withdraws. On the next attack, the dog grabs the snake in the middle and fiercely shakes it snapping the ends of the snake like a shaken rug. A few of the grab and shake attacks spells the end of the snake, its spine broken in several places and the middle of the snake mangled....See MoreDHs - You can't live with them and you can't kill them!!!
Comments (28)He mistook crocus bulbs for potatoes, Jannie? OMG, that's a riot! And the best part is catching him in the act! lolol Mine doesn't throw my stuff away but he puts it away WHILE I'm using it or before I'm done with it. It's not like I leave stuff lying around. For example, the other night I was making a pasta dish. I put the colander in the sink so I could drain the angel hair. Went to get the pot about 2 minutes later and the colander was gone! Gone! Where's the colander? Oh, he says- I thought you were done with it so I washed it and put it away. (Oh, I know what you're thinking, "Isn't he helpful! And look, he washes dishes!) Yeah, yeah..... it's not helpful to wash a perfectly clean item and move it as I'm preparing to dump boiling hot water in it! I asked him if he noticed the pasta boiling on the stove and he said he didn't, but he can spot a standing colander from 50 paces! He puts away salad fixings, too, before I've made the salad. It's ridiculous, I pull them out, he puts them away. I ask where's my lettuce and he says "I thought you were done with it." Um, see any bowls of lettuce anywhere, Einstein? lol Men. Grrrrr. Don't EVER let him retire, Clare! Find him a job. Give him a honey-do list that won't quit. Anything, but keep him busy outside! Oh, and how come Mr. "Place For Everything and Everything In Its Place" can't close the closet door in the LR? I close that bi-fold door about 20 times a day but if I say anything, I'm a nag....See Moremurraysmom Zone 6a OH
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