Iris rhizomes decimated by worms

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Kestas Joined: 4/05/2003 Location: SE Michigan Posts: 7	Posted: Aug/10/2008 9:39 AM PST I just dug up my iris rhizomes after their horribly weak show this year. Over 90% of the rhizomes were decimated by worms. I dug them all up, found and discarded the worms, and trimmed the rhizomes to whatever good stuff was left. Do I stand a decent chance of having it worm-free next year? I never use chemicals in my garden, but I'm willing to make an exception for my lilies. Quote \| Reply \| Report

TulsaRose Joined: 10/26/2004 Location: Tulsa OK z7a Posts: 197	Posted: Aug/10/2008 10:59 AM PST Kestas, sounds like Iris Borer attacking your plants. Here's a website with some good info: http://www.extension.umn.edu/yardandgarden/ygbrief s/e122irisborer.html Rosie Quote \| Reply \| Report

witt Joined: 3/28/2008 Location: The Bucolic Bungalow Lancaster, SC Posts: 3141 Moderator	Posted: Aug/10/2008 11:01 AM PST Bayer Advanced Lawn Season Long Grub Control Ready to Spread Granuals is an alternative. This product contains Merit. I hope this helps. Quote \| Reply \| Report

Kestas Joined: 4/05/2003 Location: SE Michigan Posts: 7	Posted: Aug/13/2008 2:11 PM PST Thanks for the link and info. This gives me some homework to do. Quote \| Reply \| Report