Spiders

Forgot to mention we use copper sulfate too. It does a good job on algae. Any thoughts from the ecology geniuses on that chemical? It did apparently get rid of our lobsters and shrimp. We've not had those in years.
 
He let me know that German girls are ok too.
 
It gets a little tricky, according to him, with Jewish prostitutes. It's ok if he's drunk because he can blame it on the booze. I know, your thinking Muslims aren't supposed to drink, but according to him, Allah says it's ok to drink if you are with a Jewish prostitute. But he has to immediately wash himself afterwards. This is what he tells me is the truth, It's right there in the Koran or one of those religious letter things that allows them to change the Koran to whatever suits them. Just a heads up.
 
SBW Before I responded to any of your posts, I should have looked to see where you were from. I didnt. The point isnt about what marine life is in your body of water, but that there is marine life.

Oh thats right, water is for floating your boat.

I have no problem with pesticides, only the lack of responsibility in there use. Actually their blatant misuse as well as the disregard for the label on the container.

Jackass
 
Dancin Dave said:
Do you dump oil down the storm drain also?
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No. But we did dump a bunch of alum around our slip because we read somewhere that phosphorous is bound up by alum and then you don't need to dump so much copper sulfate into the water to kill the algae. I suspose you would not approve of that either?
 
Hey, sbw
I think this guy might want to talk to you.

Michigan Marine Shrimp Farm Websites


Marine Shrimp Farms in Michigan

Russell Allen, President, US Shrimp Farming Association
East Lansing, MI
Email: shrimpone@aol.com
 
He should speak with Professional Lake Management. Google them. They manage our lake.
 
I'm kinda diggin the whole prostitute thing. Your hot dog guy has a good life.

First of all, I spray nothing since I have no problems. But, if you spray your lines 2 or 3 times a year, is it any worse than the unburnt emmissions from the boats engines and various chemicals used to clean etc the boat per season? This is a serious question BTW as I don't know but am curious.

Last week while at the St Lawrence river for awhile, I noticed while snorkeling tons of clams and oyster looking shells everywhere. All of them were covered with tiny invasive zebra mussels. Locals were telling me they are the main cause for killing the native species by latching on to them but theres a good chance they don't know their arse from a hole in the ground :huh: SB
 
well, I would suspect that washing your boat and docks with insecticide is not a good thing. all of the stuff I use to clean the boat and engines is non-toxic and the oil is recycled.

to answer your question on lines, yes it's worse. Even if it was equal, that would be double.

i'm by no means a pro, but lets use common sense.
 
Newbie, its simple. Use products as they are intended. Read the product label and administer common sense. If your not sure call the mfg, the number is on the label. And note that more is not better. If the label indicates the product is toxic to aquatic organisms, you dont allow or create drift and run off to enter the water.



P.S. I love your billboard!
 
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Our marina is covered, which creates a haven for spiders, birds, etc. Many have put up a netting called Spider Guard which is available from our marina. It's a black mesh net that runs the length of your slip. It's a popular addition in our marina, although pricey. Those that have them, swear by them. They don't eliminate spiders, but neither does spraying.

I've used dryer sheets in discrete places on the boat and they do help. I don't see an issue spraying chemicals in the boat, as long as your careful with any over spray. I've sprayed onto a rag, then wiped the area I want to protect. NOTE: Don't wash the rag in the boat or on the dock because the chemical will go right back into the water!

If your trying to kill the spiders because they put the black spots all over the boat, then I recommend a fresh wax job. I know it's time to re-wax when I can't wash off the black spots with a hose.

If your trying to kill them to keep them off your dock, slip or boat, then you may as well give up now or quit boating. You don't have enough money, time or chemical to ever rid yourself of them. It just goes with the territory.

I've never tried Borax, but like the idea and will give it a try.
 
I will offer many, many, green dot/rep points to anyone that will provide the brand name and company that makes an environmentally friendly insecticide that will kill spiders.

I will double the offer if you can also include the number for a drunk Russian hooker that likes hot dogs...

Seriously, I am trying to put an Army Corps of Engineers approved insect control program together and I can't find anything they will allow to be used.

Dan
 
Cocktail Time said:
I will offer many, many, green dot/rep points to anyone that will provide the brand name and company that makes an environmentally friendly insecticide that will kill spiders.

I will double the offer if you can also include the number for a drunk Russian hooker that likes hot dogs...

Seriously, I am trying to put an Army Corps of Engineers approved insect control program together and I can't find anything they will allow to be used.

Dan
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Do I get some love? :grin: Ever try Bugzilla?

http://www.bugzillapesticide.com/about.asp

"The U.S Environmental Protection Agency exempts Bugzilla from the requirement to register because all of its ingredients, both active and inert, are considered to be of "minimal risk" under the Federal Insecticide and Rodenticide Act (Pesticide Registration (PR) Notice 2000-6 Minimum Risk Pesticides Exempted under FIFRA Section 25(b) Clarification of Issues.)"

Doug
 
douglee25 said:
Do I get some love? :grin: Ever try Bugzilla?

http://www.bugzillapesticide.com/about.asp

"The U.S Environmental Protection Agency exempts Bugzilla from the requirement to register because all of its ingredients, both active and inert, are considered to be of "minimal risk" under the Federal Insecticide and Rodenticide Act (Pesticide Registration (PR) Notice 2000-6 Minimum Risk Pesticides Exempted under FIFRA Section 25(b) Clarification of Issues.)"

Doug
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I contacted them to see if there stuff was in anyway dangerous to marine life.
 
Cocktail Time said:
I will offer many, many, green dot/rep points to anyone that will provide the brand name and company that makes an environmentally friendly insecticide that will kill spiders.

I will double the offer if you can also include the number for a drunk Russian hooker that likes hot dogs...

Seriously, I am trying to put an Army Corps of Engineers approved insect control program together and I can't find anything they will allow to be used.

Dan
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a drunk Russian hooker stepping on the spiders

Guaranteed to not affect the marine life or be toxic to the environment, unless she drops the hot dog from NYC overbvoard.
 
Nehalennia said:
a drunk Russian hooker stepping on the spiders

Guaranteed to not affect the marine life or be toxic to the environment, unless she drops the hot dog from NYC overbvoard.
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If I have a drunk Russian hooker with hot dogs on my boat she will not be stomping spiders.
 
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