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Fire Ants Control Tips

By Wells Brothers
Wednesday, March 8th, 2023

They came from South America sometime in the 1930s and made themselves right at home. Fire ants infest most of the southeastern United States. If you are new to the area it takes only seconds to be introduced to them. After that, they are close to the most hated critter on the planet. There are tons of home remedies to fight fire ants but try to stick to the ones that have some science behind them. Remember that this is a process, not an event.

Tools to kill fire ants include baits and contact killers that are both synthetic and all-natural. Also included is a biological called beneficial nematodes. I have used most of them and found baits like “Come n Get It” and “Amdro” to be very effective. Please read and follow the label directions. I would add that if you disturb the mound with a tool (not your foot, hand, elbow, etc.) before the application you will get a better kill. Contact killers such as Surrender (Acephate, the white stinky powder), Diatomaceous earth, Boric acid, and orange oil work better after the mound has been disturbed. I have found beneficial nematodes to be a better preventative than curative. But it is a lot of fun to tell friends that you have millions of microscopic worms that parasitize and kill insects in the refrigerator.

Mound drenches are extremely effective after rain when the ground water level is high. The ants come to the top of the mound to keep from drowning. This is where I have found orange oil works the best. It is available in pints, quarts, and gallons.

Beneficial nematodes will kill fire ants. They do tend to be a better preventative than curative. It is a lot of fun to tell friends that you have millions of microscopic segmented worms that parasitize and kill insects in your refrigerator.

It’s not uncommon for fire ants to make a nest in the outside breaker box for an A/C unit. Preventing this condition is way cheaper than curing it. This is where insecticidal ear tags for cattle come in. Place one in the breaker box and it will last the season.

It’s about this time when folks ask “what about dried molasses?” Well, there is a bunch of information on the web about dried molasses killing and or displacing ants, including fire ants. Look at the research carefully and make an informed decision.

Texas A&M Fire Ant Research.

Where do fire ants come from? Learn more here.

Fire Ant Products available from Wells Brothers:

  • Come & Get It
  • Amdro
  • Over n Out
  • Surrender
  • Orange Oil
  • Diatomaceous Earth
  • Boric Acid
  • Beneficial Nematodes
  • Knock Out Nematodes
  • Dried Molasses

 

Categories : Gardens, News & Updates

Fruit Trees

By Wells Brothers
Wednesday, March 8th, 2023

Have questions about fruit trees? Wells Brothers has the information you need. Check our new article titled "Fruit Trees" by clicking here.

When is the best time to spray my fruit trees? We hear this question a lot. The generic answer is when the blooms appear in the spring. If you have fruit trees you should be spraying on a schedule. Contact your county A&M AgriLife Extension office for more details.

Decision time comes when choosing an insecticide to spray. There is a wide selection of products to choose from but Malathion has been the go-to fruit tree insecticide for years and rightly so. It works well, doesn’t stay in the environment as long as some other synthetic insecticides, and is inexpensive. The bad news is that it is toxic to fish, bees, and us humans. The other option is Fruit Tree Spray from Bonide. So read and follow the label directions.

This brings us to Bt (Bacillus thuringiensis) and Spinosad. Both are all-natural alternatives to Malathion. Just because they are all-natural doesn’t mean that they will not have an effect on non-targeted species. Malathion doesn’t need a sticking agent, Bt and Spinosad do. I find that liquid molasses works well as a sticker for both products. Liquid molasses will gum up a sprayer so keep an eye on it. The alternative to liquid molasses is a spreader sticker. It’s easy to use and won’t gum up a sprayer. When I spray any of these products I do it in the late evening. Read and follow label directions.

Categories : Blog, Gardens, News & Updates

Baby Chicks For Sale at Wells Bros. in Plano

By Wells Brothers
Wednesday, March 1st, 2023

Baby chicks are frequently for sale at Wells Brothers in Plano. Below are the types of chicks we have on order for the spring. Order quantity and types can change, it all depends on the hatch.  All chicks are pullets, with 90% accuracy.  Pick up a couple and have fresh eggs before you know it.  We offer a variety of chicks, call to find out which type is currently available.

  • Barred Rocks – Lay on average 250 medium sizes brown eggs per year.
  • Easter Eggers – These are backyard favorites. They lay an average of 200 eggs per year in a variety of colors.
  • Red Island Red – In general, a Rhode Island hen will lay around 5-6 eggs/week, and between 200-300 per year. These eggs are medium to large and light brown in color.
  • Buff Orpington –  Buff Orpingtons make excellent egg layers, producing around 200 to 280 large brown eggs per year.
  • Silver-Laced Wyandotte – lay approximately 200 large brown eggs each year.
  • Ameraucana – Ameraucanas lay on average 3-4 medium sizes blue eggs weekly.

There is a high demand for chicks this year. Below is our schedule – which is subject to change:

Week of 3/13: Bard Rocks and Buff Orpingtons

Week of 3/20: Bard Rocks, Easter Eggers, and Buff Orpingtons

Week of 4/3: Rhode Island Reds and Ameraucana’s

Week of 4/24: Silver Wyandotte and Buff Orpingtons

Week of 5/15: Easter eggers and Buff Orpingtons

Get all your baby chick and chicken supplies at Wells Brothers Pet, Lawn & Garden Supply in Plano, Texas. We have everything you need to raise healthy chicks including chicken hutches, feeders, fencing, waterers, heat lamps, and more! We carry starter feeds, regular chicken feed, and organic, non-GMO chicken feed.  Stop by and talk to our experts about your flock. Our educated employees can help you choose the right products and feed to keep your flock healthy, happy and productive.

For questions about baby chicks for sale, availability, quantities, and varieties, please call Wells Brothers Pet, Lawn & Garden Supply at (972) 424-8516. We look forward to helping you raise a happy, healthy flock.

 

Categories : New Store Stuff, News & Updates

Victor Hi-Pro Plus Active Savings

By Wells Brothers
Tuesday, February 28th, 2023

victor hi pro plus active dog food Victor Hi-Pro Plus Active is our pet food of the month. Save $5 off a 40# bag of Victor Hi-Pro during this month at Wells Brothers, Pet, Lawn, and Garden Center.

Victor Hi-Pro is an excellent choice for dogs with high nutritional needs like puppies and pregnant or nursing females. This high-protein dog food provides sustained energy, for sporting dogs and dogs with high physical demands.  Superior digestibility aids in less food intake for a better value pound for pound.

  • This nutrient-dense recipe is made with premium-quality beef, chicken, pork, and fish meals to provide sustained energy
  • Fortified with vitamins, minerals, essential fatty acids, protein, and amino acids
  • Made with our unique VPRO Blend – an exclusive mix to promote superior digestibility and immune system function
  • Ideal for dogs with allergies to other meat proteins. Made from gluten-free grains.

Victor Hi-Pro Plus Active dog food formula savings is valid from March 1-31, 2023, at Wells Brothers Pet, Lawn, and Garden Supply in Plano, Texas. 

Categories : Pet Food of the Month, Specials

Let’s Talk Tomatoes

By Wells Brothers
Sunday, February 26th, 2023

woman planting tomatoesThey say tomatoes should be planted March 25 to April 15. However, the historical last freeze date are March 17 to April 10. So what is as gardener to do? At this point, have the garden ready. Plant tomatoes when you feel we have had the last frost but be prepared to cover them, just in case.

If you didn’t know, the most popular garden crop worldwide is the tomato. Hopefully, the following will answer the most common tomato questions.  

I recommend a pre-plant fertilizer application 2 to 4 weeks before planting. Since I try to keep my garden all-natural, I pick fertilizers accordingly. I have had excellent results with Wells Brothers Dirt Diet 4-1-2 and Medina’s 3-2-3. Once the plants are growing, choose a fertilizer with an equal or lower nitrogen (1st number) than phosphate (2nd number) and potash (3rd number). Too much nitrogen will grow large plants with little or no fruit. My go-to fertilizer is Espoma’s Tomato Tone with a 3-4-6 ratio. Synthetics with an 8-10-8, and 7-22-8 can also be good choices. If you like liquids, it’s hard to beat Medina Hasta Gro 6-12-6.

Heirloom vs. Hybrid vs. GMO

The term Heirloom is used to describe any type of plant or seed that has been saved and grown for a period of years. Heirloom seed must be of the openly pollinated type. Heirlooms are simply varieties that are capable of producing seeds that will produce seedlings just like the parent (true) plant.

Hybrids mean crossbreeding compatible types of plants to a plant with the best features of both. Many modern plants are the result of these crosses. Seed from hybrids will not produce plants with identical qualities. Plants can cross-pollinate in nature and hybrids repeatedly selected and grown may eventually stabilize into Heirlooms.

GMOs, (Genetically Modified Organisms) can be any plant, animal or microorganism, which has been genetically altered at the molecular level. Wells Brothers sells NO GMO plants or seeds.

The two most important terms:

Determinate: relatively compact (bush) plants that do most of their growing before setting a limited number of fruit that tends to ripen all at once. As a rule, determinates set fruit the fastest.

Indeterminate: a vining plant that can grow very large (needs support), blossoms, and produce tomatoes throughout the growing season.

The Celebrity is the exception to the rule; it is called semi-determinate even though the tags say it is determinate. It grows like a determinate (bush) and in some cases will produce more than one crop. All tomatoes are planted the same way regardless of variety. From 70% to 80% of the total plant (including the roots) should be below ground. Remove any container material, including the fiber pots. I add Wells Brothers’ “Jump Starter” to the prepared hole. Then lightly break up the root ball and dip it in water just before planting. Now is the time to install any support structure that the plant will need.

Everything you ever wanted to know about tomatoes click here:

Some tomato names to remember:

Celebrity
Sweet 100
Arkansas Traveler
Big Boy
Better Boy
Roma (paste)
Porter
Patio
Husky Cherry Red
Grape
Brandi Wine
Yellow Pear
Super Fantastic
Better Bush
Rutgers
Indigo Rose
Homestead
Cherokee Purple

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