Dr. Greenhorn's Garden Isle Grow

"SICC" · Dec 9, 2009

Too bad about the pests brotha, Plants are lookin great tho

idk how you even attempt those size of waves, i had another freak 1,000 foot wave dream last night :lol:

Punatic · Dec 9, 2009

Heh Doc did you guys try some of those termite spikes yet, you can put under ground ?

robert 14617 · Dec 9, 2009

boric acid the powder will kill any insect it touches, the only draw back is if its too close to the plants it will leach into the soil and kill them as well

Dr. Greenhorn · Dec 9, 2009

Thx for all the visits and comments gang, yup termites been kicking our ass!

thx for the tips too, we went with D.E. On the last trip, but once it gets wet, it's no good.. So thx for the help, we will try whatever it takes to keep these termites at bay.Any more suggestions are always welcome :leaf:

Dr. Greenhorn · Dec 9, 2009

Hey SICC, I don't know what's worse, tidal waves or earthquakes :lol:

lol

"SICC" · Dec 9, 2009

haha yea, damn that 2012 movie, got me trippin n shit

what exactly are the termites doing? i never heard of them killing plants

Dr. Greenhorn · Dec 9, 2009

Yeah man, it's a first for us to. They are eating away at the base of the plants right at the soil line. Weird shit. I've had all kind of problems, even ant problems but never termites. It wasn't happening during summer, must be a seasonal thing, I guess.

Dr. Greenhorn · Dec 9, 2009

By the way, nice how the purps is coming out on that party cup grow of yours SICC, looks hella bomb dude :leaf:

doctorD · Dec 9, 2009

I had an idea that may help. If its nuts just say so its cool. So im sitting here smoking some finger hash thinking about the termites and though if you took a 2 liter bottle and cut it in half then take the top half and slit it up the side. Now take that and put it arround the base of the plant, tape the slit up the side with duct tape then bury the bottom an inch or two in the soil. Now you have a protective cover at ground level. You could even smear some sticky crap on the bottle to catch any baddies that try to climb up. I just dont use something that will end up attracting more bugs. I had another idea but forgot it when I was typing tho bottle one lol.

Dr. Greenhorn · Dec 9, 2009

That would be a cool idea docd, but the termites are coming from the ground. They are eating through the bottom of the grow bags and working thier way up

thx for the suggestion though :peace:

robert 14617 · Dec 9, 2009

doc , clear all the trash debree or compost away from your grow instead of mulch use ground cover treated for termites it will be a bitch packing them in but the relief will be worth it

Dr. Greenhorn · Dec 9, 2009

Hey thx rob, it might be a bitch, but losing over 1/4 lb. Of herb is much more a bitch! :cuss:

will do

thx again

CrackerJax · Dec 10, 2009

I've got some information for you. I am a semi expert of termites and have had multiple attacks on different occasions.

It's bad news I'm afraid. Termites cannot be stopped on their home turf. They own the substrate my friend. And a mighty purpose they do serve. You will end up having to poison ur grow to get at them, but I'll bet my bottom dollar you won't get the queen, which means only temporary reprieve after you have done a scorched earth application.

You can go online to garden forums and hear about entire tomato gardens going down. Something I never thought about.

I did save half of my grow this summer by digging them up and moving them into pots and then wicking out the remaining termites each day.

That's the only good news, you can save them, but u'll have to dig them up to do it. They can take a plant down in no time and once zeroed in on ur grow, they will be relentless. They are eating as you sleep, 24/7/365. :sad: