I have a keen interest in Hippeastrums , as well as my daffs . They flower in NZ from November until the early New Year . One of the bigger and most destructive pests can be Narcissus Bulb Fly , …
Category: Diseases and Pests
Discussions about a wide variety of elements that can harm daffodils.
HWT at home
Sous vide equipment is an easy and cheap way to do small scale HWT at home. No need for elaborate controllers or pumps or adding heated water – one little device has thermometer, controller, and circulating pump. I bought the…
Strange Bulb Configuration
Hi, I was sent the picture and the message below from a friend, Bob Issak, who shows up to some of the Daffodil Shows and helps out but may not be a Daffodil Society member but has High standing in…
Hot Water Treatment
I need to give bulbs from one area hot water treatment to control nematodes. Since formalin is no longer allowed, what disinfectant do any of you use in the HWT? Thanks for your help. Mary Lou
Bulb fly larva infecting bulbs needed
The great bulb fly mysteryjb (1) Please see the attachment requesting either adult bulb flies or bulbs that are infested. We are researching a virus that prevents the females from laying their eggs. It has never been reported before in…
Flowers are gone . . .now the flies have arrived
The daffodils have finished blooming, but while I was out weeding a day ago, I heard the familiar buzz of the daffodil fly. They’re too fast for me to catch, but while I was photographing other flowers, this one sat…