Paint your own sticky barrier on fruit trees to protect against winter moth and ants. For trees over 2 years old. Apply in September-December and again in the spring. 200g tub.
Scariad flies (or Fungus flies) are 3-4mm long black flies that jump or hover over the soil surface in the greenhouse and around houseplants where compost is warm and moist. The small white larvae live in the top few millimetres of compost, attacking rooted cuttings and seedlings. Both adults and larvae of Hypoaspis (pictured) feed on sciarid larvae. One treatment of 10, 000 predators remain active for 4-5 months and treats 10 sqm or 140 30cm pots. Supplied direct from the producer. Available February-October. Delivery from time of ordering usually takes between 1-2 weeks.
Aphidius is a slender black insect about 2mm long that lays single eggs into immature aphids (greenfly and blackfly), killing them as the new Aphidius develops. A single female can lay 100 eggs in her lifetime. To apply, remove the cap from the tube and hang in the greenhouse. For UK Mainland delivery only. Available April to October.
Australian ladybird beetles Cryptolaemus which love mealybugs on ornamentals. With a life cycle of several months a pack is sufficient for an average greenhouse although severe infestations may need more. The creatures are very mobile and covering the plant with Enviromesh for a few days may be necessary. Not for use on Geraniums and Pelargoniums. Minimum air temperature 20ºC. Available all year round. Supplied directly from the producer. Delivery from time of ordering usually takes between 1-2 weeks.
Nemasys Vine Weevil Killer is the natural way of controlling vine weevil grubs and it should be applied at least TWICE a year to protect your plants. Apply in the Spring i.e. mid March-May to clear any grubs that have survived the winter and then again in the Autumn i.e. September/October to clear any grubs before the winter. Nemasys Vine Weevil Killer is a perishable product (it will keep for approximately 2 weeks unopened in the fridge), so order our Nemasys Spring Autumn Offer and we will send 2 x 12sq metre packs separately - the 1st pack will be sent during the Spring followed by another pack sent AUTOMATICALLY in Autumn.
Nematop Adult Vine Weevil Traps to control the adults. Control adult vine weevils by placing Nematop Adult Vine Weevil Traps under your plants when the adults are active i.e. between June and September. Each Nematop Adult Vine Weevil Trap consists of a specially designed wooden board, featuring grooves filled with a gel containing 2.5 million nematodes (Steinernema carpocapsae), which attracts and kills the adults. Each trap will control adult beetles in a 10sqm area or 4m of hedging and each trap is effective for approx 6 weeks. Position when adult vine weevils are active i.e. between May and September.
Nemasys Vine Weevil Killer is the natural way of controlling vine weevil grubs and it should be applied at least TWICE a year to protect your plants. Apply in the Spring i.e. mid March-May to clear any grubs that have survived the winter and then again in the Autumn i.e. September/October to clear any grubs before the winter. Nemasys Vine Weevil Killer is a perishable product (it will keep for approximately 2 weeks unopened in the fridge), so order our Nemasys Spring Autumn Offer and we will send 2 x 100sq metre packs separately - the 1st pack will be sent during the Spring followed by another pack sent AUTOMATICALLY in Autumn.
A spray to fight powdery mildew, blackspot and downy mildew on a range of plants including fruit, roses, courgettes and cucumbers. Use when disease is detected, as an eradicant, not as a preventative. Dilute one teaspoon per litre of water and spray weekly. Active Ingredient: Potassium Bicarbonate. Image shows powdery mildew on cucumber leaves.
This amazing predatory Phoretic mite species is a unique biological pest control. Primarily a soil-dwelling predator, it has a voracious appetite and a rapid reproduction rate at temperatures over 10ºC.
Tackle ants by watering Nemasys No Ant containing natural nematodes (steinernema feltiae) directly into the ants nests. Nemasys No Ant controls ants of all colours (including red ones) in lawns and borders and should be applied when the ants are present. Nemasys No Ant needs a soil temperature of 10 degreesC and is a perishable product (it will keep for 2 weeks in the fridge). Each pack treats 16sq metres.