[CH] Big Bug Problem~

Robin Spires (chilihead71@yahoo.com)
Tue, 26 Jun 2001 20:11:55 -0700 (PDT)

I'm hoping that you guys can help me...we are in the
throws of a very serious drought here in central
florida..well, we finally got a little rain the past
few days...I went out this evening to hose all the mud
off my peppers and flower beds and while I was
watering, thousands, and I do mean THOUSANDS of these
creatures that looked like little german cockroaches,
but black, came crawling out of everywhere. they
completely covered the wall of the house . My neighbor
says they are nematoads...which could possibly explain
why everything I have planted in the ground in the
past six months has died in a matter of days..I've
lost at least $200 worth of annuals..I plant them,
water and fertilize, go out a couple of days later, 
and they
are laying in a shriveled heap on top of the ground.
Does this sound like nematoads? I have no idea what
they looked like and couldn't find a picture on the
net. and if so,  how can I get rid of them for good? I
didn't see any of these buggers until the rain. they
are completely destroying my yard. Any help you guys
can offer is greatly appreciated! HELLLLPPP!!!!!

Desperate in Tampa
Robin


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