#1: info req: Torro
Posted on 2005-08-22 18:00:23 by John Dhom
Per post a week or so ago I got a nice, but somewhat neglected, juniper from
a friend. The juniper had a significant ant infestation (and other). I gave
it an overnight soak and then treated it with Ortho Home and Garden. This
significantly reduced the problem(s). Last inspection I only found a few
ants. I will continue to monitor the tree closely.
Someone [local] recommended Torro for controlling the remaining ants. Are
there any potential dangers using Torro in bonsai? Looks like a syrup bait
the ants feed on and carry home.
--
Best,
John
Nashville area
Zone 6, Sunset 33
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#2: Re: [IBC] info req: Torro
Posted on 2005-08-22 19:33:34 by jklewis
John Dhom wrote:
> Per post a week or so ago I got a nice, but somewhat neglected, juniper from
> a friend. The juniper had a significant ant infestation (and other). I gave
> it an overnight soak and then treated it with Ortho Home and Garden. This
> significantly reduced the problem(s). Last inspection I only found a few
> ants. I will continue to monitor the tree closely.
>
> Someone [local] recommended Torro for controlling the remaining ants. Are
> there any potential dangers using Torro in bonsai? Looks like a syrup bait
> the ants feed on and carry home.
>
1. Read the label
2. If the label's not clear (probable), experiment on a
tree you're not too fond of.
I've never heard of "Torro" and think it would be better
used to get rid of pestiferous bulls.
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#3: Re: [IBC] info req: Torro
Posted on 2005-08-22 19:34:33 by jklewis
Or lawn tractors.
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#4: Re: info req: Terro, Torro and how long an ant can hold its breath
Posted on 2005-08-22 20:46:23 by John Dhom
Terro ant killer... http://www.terro.com/antkiller.php BTW, how long can an
ant hold its breath?
Says it's made from Borax and is low toxicity. You put a couple drops on a
little piece of cardboard. Worker ants eat it and take it back to colony
(queen/larva). For "sweet eating" ants.
I bought some to try around windows and on patio.
Best,
John
"John Dhom" <bonsai@dhom.net> wrote in message
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>
> Someone [local] recommended Torro for controlling the remaining ants. Are
> there any potential dangers using Torro in bonsai? Looks like a syrup bait
> the ants feed on and carry home.
>
> --
> Best,
> John
>
> Nashville area
> Zone 6, Sunset 33
>
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#5: Re: [IBC] info req: Terro, Torro and how long an ant can hold its breath
Posted on 2005-08-22 21:59:55 by scottsbrooke
Hmm..could this also be used for potential yamadori?
I have two possible candidates in the ground which
are guarded by their own colonies of ants. Borax
itself is reasonably cheap but I don't know if it
would work by itself.
Cheers
Scott R
--- John Dhom <bonsai@DHOM.NET> wrote:
> Terro ant killer...
> http://www.terro.com/antkiller.php BTW, how long
> can an
> ant hold its breath?
>
> Says it's made from Borax and is low toxicity. You
> put a couple drops on a
> little piece of cardboard. Worker ants eat it and
> take it back to colony
> (queen/larva). For "sweet eating" ants.
>
> I bought some to try around windows and on patio.
>
> Best,
> John
>
> "John Dhom" <bonsai@dhom.net> wrote in message
> news:Fc-dnfTXe_EPa5TeRVn-3g@comcast.com...
> >
> > Someone [local] recommended Torro for controlling
> the remaining ants. Are
> > there any potential dangers using Torro in bonsai?
> Looks like a syrup bait
> > the ants feed on and carry home.
> >
> > --
> > Best,
> > John
> >
> > Nashville area
> > Zone 6, Sunset 33
> >
>
>
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#6: Re: [IBC] info req: Terro, Torro and how long an ant can hold its breath
Posted on 2005-08-22 23:06:50 by John Dhom
Their marketing propaganda [basically] says it's borax in a sweetened
liquid... think borax syrup ;) They also make outdoor traps that will hold
a LOT more than what I'm using. I'd think the outdoor traps would be much
better suited to [protecting] yamadori.
--
Best,
John
Nashville area
Zone 6, Sunset 33
"Scott Roberts" <scottsbrooke@YAHOO.COM> wrote in message
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> Hmm..could this also be used for potential yamadori?
> I have two possible candidates in the ground which
> are guarded by their own colonies of ants. Borax
> itself is reasonably cheap but I don't know if it
> would work by itself.
>
> Cheers
> Scott R
>
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#7: Re: [IBC] info req: Terro, Torro and how long an ant can hold its breath
Posted on 2005-08-22 23:28:40 by jklewis
John Dhom wrote:
> Their marketing propaganda [basically] says it's borax in a sweetened
> liquid... think borax syrup ;) They also make outdoor traps that will hold
> a LOT more than what I'm using. I'd think the outdoor traps would be much
> better suited to [protecting] yamadori.
>
Borax (Boric acid) is another of the old-time insect
killers. It is used primarily for silverfish, roaches and
ants. It can and does burn grass when applied along
sidewalks so I would be careful putting it near the rots of
your bonsai.
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#8: Re: [IBC] info req: Terro, Torro and how long an ant can hold its breath
Posted on 2005-08-23 02:21:00 by awbonsai
Borax acts as a desiccant on these insects. It dries them up.
It's pretty safe for humans.
Alan Walker
http://bonsai-bci.com http://LCBSBonsai.org
-----Original Message-----
From: John Dhom
Terro ant killer... http://www.terro.com/antkiller.php
BTW, how long can an ant hold its breath?
Says it's made from Borax and is low toxicity. You put a couple
drops on a little piece of cardboard. Worker ants eat it and take
it back to colony
(queen/larva). For "sweet eating" ants.
I bought some to try around windows and on patio.
Best,
John
"John Dhom" <bonsai@dhom.net> wrote...
Someone [local] recommended Torro for controlling the remaining
ants. Are there any potential dangers using Torro in bonsai?
Looks like a syrup bait the ants feed on and carry home.
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