I have?lost many Hippeastrum hybs. to the rascal.? It is a real nusance here in the Cleveland, Ohio?area.? It was one of the first pests that killed my Hipps when I was a kid.? Really made me give up on them for a while.? Three years ago I lost 70 or so Hipps again.? I didn't treat.? The chemical timing is important.? I apply Merit based product about a month before they go outside.? By the time it wears off, they're in the clear - mostly.? Then there's the slugs...? Michael Loos Cleveland Ohio, zone 6 in a good year ________________________________________________________________________ Email and AIM finally together. You've gotta check out free AOL Mail! - http://mail.aol.com/