In fared heat lamp

Discuss greenhouse related topics and outside weather protection methods.

Moderators: Laaz, lucky1, Alchris, Kansas, Wes North Van

Post Reply
tropicman
Small Palm
Posts: 504
Joined: Sun Dec 31, 2006 3:47 pm
Location: Wichita,Kansas

In fared heat lamp

Post by tropicman » Sun Jan 16, 2011 9:42 am

Just discovered they are great for catching and killing white fly!

Image<a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/9- ... site"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_of77_9IEPRg/TTI1N ... C-059F.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a>


Top
lucky1
Arctic Palm Plantation
Posts: 11325
Joined: Sun Feb 18, 2007 7:31 pm
Location: Vernon BC, Zone 5a or 5b (close to 6A!)

Post by lucky1 » Sun Jan 16, 2011 10:31 am

Nice benefit to the heat, Don.

I read somewhere that a yellow painted board, covered with petroleum jelly, will catch/entrap white fly populations in greenhouses.
Barb
<img src="http://weathersticker.wunderground.com/ ... anguage=EN" alt="Find more about Weather in Vernon, CA" width="160" />


If you drink, don't drive. Don't even putt.
Top
User avatar
hardyjim
Palm Grove
Posts: 4703
Joined: Tue Oct 14, 2008 9:00 pm
Location: Fairfield Iowa 5b

Post by hardyjim » Sun Jan 16, 2011 12:18 pm

Wish they caught WSM too! :twisted:
<img src="http://weathersticker.wunderground.com/ ... rfield.gif" alt="Click for Fairfield, Iowa Forecast" border="0" height="60" width="468" />
Top
tropicman
Small Palm
Posts: 504
Joined: Sun Dec 31, 2006 3:47 pm
Location: Wichita,Kansas

Post by tropicman » Sun Jan 16, 2011 1:59 pm

Yes Barb,I have used those too!
They catch fungus knats too!

Jim Me too!!!
Top
lucky1
Arctic Palm Plantation
Posts: 11325
Joined: Sun Feb 18, 2007 7:31 pm
Location: Vernon BC, Zone 5a or 5b (close to 6A!)

Post by lucky1 » Sun Jan 16, 2011 2:22 pm

All right, you two, I give up. :?

WSM?

wet sand mollusks?
white squid moths?
water soaking mops?
web spider moats?

I can go on.... :lol:
<img src="http://weathersticker.wunderground.com/ ... anguage=EN" alt="Find more about Weather in Vernon, CA" width="160" />


If you drink, don't drive. Don't even putt.
Top
tropicman
Small Palm
Posts: 504
Joined: Sun Dec 31, 2006 3:47 pm
Location: Wichita,Kansas

Post by tropicman » Sun Jan 16, 2011 5:34 pm

Whiteflies
Scale
Mealybug
Top
lucky1
Arctic Palm Plantation
Posts: 11325
Joined: Sun Feb 18, 2007 7:31 pm
Location: Vernon BC, Zone 5a or 5b (close to 6A!)

Post by lucky1 » Mon Jan 17, 2011 7:04 am

Thanks!
<img src="http://weathersticker.wunderground.com/ ... anguage=EN" alt="Find more about Weather in Vernon, CA" width="160" />


If you drink, don't drive. Don't even putt.
Top
User avatar
Dean W.
Small Palm
Posts: 662
Joined: Tue Sep 25, 2007 10:42 am
Location: Texas

Post by Dean W. » Tue Feb 08, 2011 9:02 pm

Great idea I'm now using a light to keep things warm as well. Couldn't find another heater they were sold out.
Top
Post Reply

Return to “Greenhouse & Outside Protection”

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 0 guests