Paul, we are still trying to ascertain how milk would help. I don't think it would be in a quarantine situation and it certainly wouldn't remove the virus from the bulb. regards, Bill Richardson Gippsland Australia 0-15c. Cold, wet days of winter. Ixia site: http://www.angelfire.com/ri/ixia/ Suite 101 site: http://suite101.com/welcome.cfm/bulbs_and_plants