Aquaponics Digest - Tue 07/13/99
Message 1: Fwd. [IBS-GEN] straw to control algal booms
from S & S Aqua Farm
Message 2: Lacewings and other beneficial insects
from Adriana Gutierrez & Dennis LaGatta
Message 3: Re: Lacewings and other beneficial insects
from Dave Miller
Message 4: Re: Lacewings and other beneficial insects
from William Evans
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Subject: Fwd. [IBS-GEN] straw to control algal booms
From: S & S Aqua Farm
Date: Tue, 13 Jul 1999 08:24:12 -0500
Following is a portion of a post seen on the IBS list. I would be pleased
to forward the entire message privately to anyone who wants it, but hesitate
to post to the list because of it's length. Please contact me at
snsaquasys@townsqr.com Paula
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Date: Thu, 8 Jul 1999 15:30:21 +0200
Reply-To: "IBSnet: General Forum on Integrated Bio-Systems"
Sender: "IBSnet: General Forum on Integrated Bio-Systems"
From: Jacky Foo
Subject: [IBS-GEN] straw to control algal booms
To: ET-W1@SEGATE.SUNET.SE
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Frm: Jacky Foo
Questions on the use of straw to control algal booms have been asked from
time to time and here is a response with concrete information. I also hope
that the information will stimulate some discussion.
regards
jacky
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Source: lakes-l@Badger.state.wi.us
>Has any one here ever heard of using barley straw as a
>means to decrease algal growth in ponds or small
>lakes? The lakes in question are in central Ontario.
The Centre for Aquatic Plant Management (previously the Aquatic Weeds
Research Unit) publishes an information sheet on the practical application
of straw. I am posting the text of it below. If anyone wants the version
with pictures please email me and I can send you a WordPerfect 6 version of
the file (or any other format you want). We have been involved in the
research on straw for about 15 years now and can recommend as a good
treatment. There are still some unknowns about dose rate and why it doesn't
work in all ponds, but in most cases it gives good, long-lasting control.
We have also published scientific papers on the process which I can also
send out by post if anyone is interested.
Dr Jonathan Newman
Senior Research Scientist
IACR Centre for Aquatic Plant Management
Broadmoor Lane, Sonning,
Reading, Berkshire, RG4 0TH, UK
IACR_CAPM@compuserve.com
Tel: +44 (0) 118 969 0072
Fax: +44 (0) 118 944 1730
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IACR-CENTRE FOR AQUATIC PLANT MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SHEET 3: CONTROL OF
ALGAE WITH STRAW INTRODUCTION
Algae cause a number of problems in water. They impede flow in drainage
systems, block pumps and sluices, interfere with navigation, fishing and
other forms of recreation,cause taint and odour problems in potable waters,
block filters and, in some instances, create a health hazard to humans,
livestock and wildlife. These problems seem to be increasing, probably
because nutrient levels in water are rising as a result of human activity
and natural processes. At the same time there is a growing worldwide demand
for improvement in water quality. Thus, the need to control algae is
increasing for environmental, recreational and public health reasons.
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S&S Aqua Farm, 8386 County Road 8820, West Plains, MO 65775 417-256-5124
Web page http://www.townsqr.com/snsaqua/
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Subject: Lacewings and other beneficial insects
From: Adriana Gutierrez & Dennis LaGatta
Date: Tue, 13 Jul 1999 13:07:18 -0400
I'm looking into introducing lacewings into my greenhouse for
genaeral-purpose pest control and am coming across radically different
recommendations and pricing.
Recommended # larvae -
- Local distributor - 1,000 per 2,500 square feet
- Gardens Alive! - 1,000 per 200-900 square feet (900 is for preventive)
Price
- Local distributor $25/1,000 larvae, $16/5,000 eggs
- Gardens Alive! - $12-14 / 1,000 Larvae/eggs (depends on species)
Is this a case of "pay peanuts, get monkeys?" or am I paying a premium
for going through a middleman?
Has anybody had any experience using Trichogramma parasites to control
worms? Gardens Alive! has a package deal called "Attack Squad" which is
3 bi-weekly shipments of 1,000 lacewings and 8,000 trichogramma for
ONLY $54.75 (chaching$$!)
Adriana Gutierrez
Green Cuisine
Sarasota, Fl.
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Subject: Re: Lacewings and other beneficial insects
From: Dave Miller
Date: Tue, 13 Jul 1999 13:54:23 -0400
Adriana,
Go with Gardens Alive as they are reliable. They often have coupons on
their catalog especially to attract first time buyers so call them and
ask if they have catalog coupons or an introductory special. You might
get a discount now or a discount toward future purchases.
The attack program sounds reasonable though I don't have experience with
it.
--
If we lose sight of reality - we lose sight of truth.
If we lose sight of truth - we lose sight of spirit.
If we lose sight of spirit - we lose ourselves.
If we lose ourself - we come back here and try again!
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Subject: Re: Lacewings and other beneficial insects
From: William Evans
Date: Tue, 13 Jul 1999 11:26:34 -0700
Could contact Rincon Vitova Insectiary for prices...They're
direct...and one of the originals---email bugnet@west.net
Bill Evans
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> I'm looking into introducing lacewings into my greenhouse for
> genaeral-purpose pest control and am coming across
S&S Aqua Farm, 8386 County Road 8820, West Plains, MO 65775 417-256-5124
Web page http://www.townsqr.com/snsaqua/
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