tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9006427349312824998.post3868410296778789710..comments2023-07-04T03:36:24.045-05:00Comments on Casa del Gato Azul: Why are the tree trunks white?Carlos Q and Pat Qhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16773142238403264658noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9006427349312824998.post-22087966121826834962014-03-29T13:36:01.315-05:002014-03-29T13:36:01.315-05:00its Calcium Hydroxide, stops leaf cutter ants from...its Calcium Hydroxide, stops leaf cutter ants from going up tree and stripping it, as it is very alkaline it burns little ants toesMeridaJohnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15217954928819976110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9006427349312824998.post-8970019724771521392013-11-24T19:01:38.222-06:002013-11-24T19:01:38.222-06:00Yea they call it Cal in latin countries. Its a so...Yea they call it Cal in latin countries. Its a somewhat poisonous mineral based concoction, used to keep bugs and rats off the trees from what I have been told. They don't sell it in the USA though.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17906505240981791709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9006427349312824998.post-12604230344912911692013-10-29T20:33:36.278-05:002013-10-29T20:33:36.278-05:00It was a sign of affluence and prosperity. Plantat...It was a sign of affluence and prosperity. Plantations would paint them white to line the long drive to their home as a welcoming way to home of richness<br /> Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9006427349312824998.post-26429256119394527592012-09-18T18:09:17.723-05:002012-09-18T18:09:17.723-05:00In Austin certain trees were painted white to make...In Austin certain trees were painted white to make it easier to see drought stress to bark, which of course could lead to disease, including from bug infestation.The Broadhttp://www.newsfromabroad-online.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9006427349312824998.post-72202040594937357492012-09-02T20:22:34.733-05:002012-09-02T20:22:34.733-05:00I've heard that they are painted with cal to r...I've heard that they are painted with cal to repel insects. Older trees that have been painted many times certainly do have a thick coating. It seems to me that this would work.Marc Olsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11289566244668566622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9006427349312824998.post-53825316895279088832012-09-02T07:34:41.001-05:002012-09-02T07:34:41.001-05:00My grandmother used to do that in southern New Jer...My grandmother used to do that in southern New Jersey! Something about invading bugs. I'm not sure if it repelled them or just made them easier to see. <br /><br />http://www.sprinklerjuice.com/2012/01/why-paint-tree-trunks-white.htmlLeehttp://www.imaginemerida.comnoreply@blogger.com