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Old 11-02-2011, 02:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Waxing_Gibbous View Post
In Europe they use Nematode based "insecticide" for the little blighters.
The micro-worms get-in and eat 'em from the inside-out (I'm going to vom)!
Its not as effective as DDT or some of the more toxic, and now largely unavailable, insecticides, but it IS enviro-friendly as the Nematodes die very quickly.
I'm told however, that the treatment can't be imported because it contains live, non-indigenous organisms.
Fair enough, but a shame really as I dislike using chemical pesticides.
Take the beetles to Europe??

Agree to meet half way????

Think laterally!!
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