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| Greg |
Posted - 14/08/2009 : 09:48:43
If you microwave orchid bark and a little water for 5 mins at full power would this kill any mites and eggs? as i dont want to take the risk of introducing mites to my collection. |
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| magneticblue |
Posted - 16/08/2009 : 21:01:08
As an alternative you could try freezing for 24 hours |
| Greg |
Posted - 15/08/2009 : 13:39:31
Thanks guys I think i will go with bakeing as bleach needs rinsing? |
| Gingerpony |
Posted - 14/08/2009 : 21:40:26
i'd go for baking it too, 120*C for an hour will probably kill most beasties and dry the substrate too so you don't have high humidity issues |
| lee2308 |
Posted - 14/08/2009 : 19:40:12
just gently bake the cork for about a hour,diluted bleach (10%)is ok for branches that wont fit in the oven. |
| Carl |
Posted - 14/08/2009 : 18:56:00
I thought the way was to but a little diluted bleach on it then bake it for a bit, or did I dream that? |
| Greg |
Posted - 14/08/2009 : 14:49:01
Thanks Lee will try it with out water but most orchid bark comes damp. For cork bark hides how would any one steralise them? |
| lee2308 |
Posted - 14/08/2009 : 11:51:21
just microwave without adding water,mites and eggs contain fluid so that will heat up and kill them. |
