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1 hour ago, dendrite said:
Do you have a brand you’d recommend for grub control? What’s the cost for about a half acre?
"Nature's Good Guys" - https://www.amazon.com/NaturesGoodGuys-Beneficial-Nematodes-Triple-Blend/dp/B086683PNS/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=Beneficial+nematodes&qid=1619006903&sr=8-3
There are several different types of Nematodes for different types of pests, these ones treats grubs and more. The "Hb" type treats for Grubs, and they do sell a package with only that type of Nematode. They sell them by the million and I believe the rate is 50 mil /12,500 square feet.
I'm fairly certain they're Chicken-safe, but I'm not 100% sure. I'm interested to know now, though, as we just got chicks. They won't be outside for another 6 weeks and I didn't treat any areas that are near their run, so low-risk even if they aren't chook-safe.
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2 hours ago, amarshall said:
First schoolies in Duxbury. They have lice on them so new fish.
Is that earlier than normal for your locale? That means they're not far away for me up here, seems early though
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2 hours ago, NW_of_GYX said:
explain this sorcery, is it easy to apply?
Super easy. They're essentially microorganisms that attack the specified insects. They come in a powder, which you need to refrigerate if you're not going to apply immediately. I'd recommend being home on the delivery date to receive and store appropriately. Mix the powder with water in a can (gently), and apply to the affected area. They'll stop the damage from spreading within a day or two.
Scooter mentioned Milky Spore, which is also effective, but can take several seasons to establish. Nematodes have immediate results and don't harm the environment.
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@Lava Rock, if you put down nematodes you can seed immediately. they'll attack cinchbugs, too. grubex is for environmental anarchists
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definitely looks like grubs, lava. Get some Nematodes and treat the areas before you replant anything.
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That's great, @OceanStWx. We were in the same boat and made these in the fall, and will be planting in them this spring. Any and all grass in these pictures will go the same way as materials become available.
Not sure if Portland does the same, but we contacted SoPo public works and they dropped about 3 yards of woodchips for us from tree work around the city.
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On 3/25/2021 at 1:26 PM, dendrite said:
I'd like to cover 9/10 of my lawn with a foot of wood chips and just plant all fruit and nut trees.
If you haven't already, definitely look into sheet mulching/lasagna gardening. Great way of turning a lawn into productive gardening with materials you have on hand or can acquire easily and inexpensively. We do sections of our lawn as materials (cardboard, compost, woodchips from the city) become available.
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3 hours ago, Lava Rock said:
Maine just moved up vaccines to 16+ from the 19th to the 7th.
bring it, we're ready. our clinic has been churning out >800 shots a day on a staff of <20. we crush. exhausting but rewarding.
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47 minutes ago, HIPPYVALLEY said:
Even with the ever expanding vaccinations, numbers are heading in the wrong direction again.
I think most people are "over it" and have been for a long time. People accepted the risk (real or perceived) and moved on. Take a drive around any suburban neighborhood at 9 on a Saturday. You'll count several driveways 10-15 cars deep with people gathering inside.
What's curious is you have just about every Northeast state at the top of the "wrong direction" list - https://globalepidemics.org/key-metrics-for-covid-suppression/ - and the states with far fewer restrictions towards the bottom. Why is that? Population density? Adverse affect of restrictions (people can't gather safely at events, so they gather unsafely in private)?
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WEEI's rating cliff dive over the past 2 years, and subsequent talent shakeups, can be solely attributed to a coordinated attack by an activist, the Boston Globe and red sox.
13 hours ago, dendrite said:D&C were racist a-holes. Minihane was a POS as well.
Pretty sure Dale and Danielle were forced out and didn't exactly have plans to leave.
I like Fauria and Merloni on my ride home, but could do without Ordway. I like Keefe as well, but I'm not a Gresh fan. I would've rather had Keefe and Hart.
I didn't listen to those guys, but if you're going to lob an accusation like that it'd be good to share why.
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11 minutes ago, dryslot said:
Very blustery and cold this morning, 6.3°F, This time of year if its going to be dry, Rather have it warm, This month has produced .01" of snow, If i don't see another accumulating snowfall, This will be the worst winter here in the last 20 yrs.
Agree. I'm closer to my average just by virtue of having a lower one than you, but this winter was a dead ratter no matter how you slice it.
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9 hours ago, dendrite said:
Ugh. Just lost one of my young hens. Not sure what to do with her with the ground frozen...first one I’ve ever lost in winter. Sucks.
sh*tty.
Get a fire going nice and hot, say some kind words, and back away (it's gonna stink, literally).
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30 minutes ago, dryslot said:
Run right out of my basement
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56 minutes ago, PhineasC said:
That'd be awesome. Right now, I am expecting 10" of snow a month plus 1-2 warm cutters. LOL
Spring cutter season starts soon, right?
Spring is backdoor season around here. You will learn in time, young grasshopper.
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3 minutes ago, 78Blizzard said:
That's two runs in a row with the jack right over my head. We take.
Nice to finally have a poster in Calais!
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2 minutes ago, Damage In Tolland said:
Sounds great
Kids crying into their stocking while Dad curses profusely trying to get the genny going and Mom starts drinking alone in the dark bathroom with the door closed?
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12.7" as of 2PM on 1.24" liquid. Slightly lower ratio's than @OceanStWx but I believe I'm a little closer to the ocean than him.
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Kids: "Can we go out and play in the snow?"
Me: "Sure."
Also Me: "STAY AT LEAST 10 FEET AWAY FROM THE SNOW BOARD AT ALL TIMES OK?!?!"
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snow stake is at 8". If I were to do an official observation from the snowboard right now I imagine I'd be at 9", but not doing that until the next 6hr mark (2PM).
Visibility is currently <0.15 mile. I can't see the radio tower that's that far away from my house.
Despite not being under that sick band, radar looks fantastic.
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5 minutes ago, Lava Rock said:
why can't we ever score with totals like that? Closest we've come is 26"
PWM had 32" in 2013; same storm Gorham popped 36".
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2 minutes ago, DotRat_Wx said:
Somehow this thread went over to huffing drugs
This is what happens once the clown/weenie crack maps go away
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hold up -
we're not supposed to clear the board every 6 hours in our official NWS obs?
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At Least The 12th Lawn Thread
in New England
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They are delivered with an ice pack, which is why the shipping cost is a bit higher. As long as you don't let them sit on your porch for a whole day in the sun they'll be OK.