Greg, when you see them at the mature size it can be shocking. Possibly I exaggerate from shock, but not by much. I am certain I have seen them 1.75 inches and no exaggeration in it. Even got out my ruler here at work to refresh me in just what that looks like and easily I have seen them at 1.75. The bigger they are the better target for my weapon whatever that might be at the time. The range in size is also amazing. I had never seen the teeny ones until last year and I found one rhizome with a variety of sizes and drowned them all. That was a visual lesson in range. The tiniest were white.
As I type I am getting squeamish. They are really repulsive looking to me. I treated heavier, ealier and more thoroughly this year than ever, as a result of what I saw at the end of the season last year. I had suffered an auto accident and for weeks lost my ability to garden effectively. By the time I got back to it a toll had been taken that I won't soon forget. Makes me want to get out there and treat again after going over this topic.
K
