[compost_tea] Re: wood chips compost and ants
Ian.
I haven't had any problems with ants in the wood chips. There are small re=
d ants on the property, but none in the wood chips.
Dick
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wrote:
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> Hi Dick has the using of wood chips for you not lead to ant problems?
> I have an existing termite & black ant problem that will probably explode=
with w/chip use.
> Im currently doing a trial on some trees & grapes that im mulching with v=
ermi cast to see if it will keep the ant population down
> and so reduce other pests indirectly like scale. If I had enough id do th=
e lawn as well unfortunatly ive a couple of months to go before I can start=
getting substantial amounts from my new flowthrough worm bin. Our rains ar=
e just starting now so just the right time to get compost tea spraying.
>
> Got a meggage that Tim's DVD set has arrived at the post office, cant wai=
t to collect it and start browsing. Our microscope addition has been invalu=
able, keeps the kids facinated as well, just wish I could get locally a mon=
itor/PC attachment for it.
>
> Cheers all
> rgds
> Ian C
>
> Q: Where was the longest earthworm fo=
und & what is it's name .............................. 22feet long by the w=
ay!
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> From: Edward . It has been my experience that this takes several years.=
And as the microbes which break down the wood chips multiply they attract =
worms. It appears that they breakdown faster the second and and third year =
with the increase of microbes. Just as depicted in the video, I have been a=
ble to weed very easily where I have used the wood chips for three years. N=
ot so in the same soils where I have used manure and compost.
>
> Dick Bergeron
>
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