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Aug 29, 2018 9:06 AM CST
Name: Casey
North Carolina (Zone 7b)
Hi! I'm a newbie and have a question about iris borers. My apologies if this has been addressed in a previous string!

What is the best way to treat them if they are just emerging? The are pretty small at this point, about 1/8". I've started cutting away all the mush and dipping the rhizomes in a 10% bleach solution. And I'm thinking it would be best to let them air out for a few days. But not sure how to treat the soil. (with Bayer Grub Control? Is it too late/early?) They're currently in containers. Lots and lots of containers!

I'm including a pic, in case it helps. (It's a little dark. Let me know if a better pic would help.)

Thank you so much!!

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