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Re: [compost_tea] Bulb Mites and CT



Jason asked if the tent catepillars were sprayed with a high bacterial brew.  Bacteria do not attack and consume the cuticles of most insects.  You need Beauveria, or Entomophagus, another genus of insect-attacking fungi.  If you have put paper or cardboard into your compost, and have any natural source of these fungi in the organic matter you add to your compost, these fungi will typically be present. 

I want to point out that Monrovia is now selling a really great little 5 gal tea brewer!  It gets great fungal AND bacterial numbers, is just about impossible to drive anaerobic (you have to do something stupid like use 1% sugar or higher to see a problem).  I recommend this small brewer for anyone who wants a little, home-owner size machine!!!!

Elaine Ingham
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