Pests, Diseases and Cures

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Hi linlin. Flies don't live in nests. What tree was it? I've noticed that flies seem to like Laurel for some obscure reason. All the best

...garlic flavoured ones too!...

I haven't got a Wilkinsons handy any more! :(

I'm buying the pellets in bigger boxes, now the rain's gone they will get a treat tonight .... not. Cheers MIKE

In my experience some Cherry Trees suffer a little transplant shock and grow a little sparse the first few years (not all, but some do). I say give it a little time.

Hi, today I found the first few of theseThis is what they did to a rose last yearwhen the caterpillars have had enough they drop to the ground and pupate until next yearUsual bug killers seem to work but I squashed the flies as well just in case.Cheers MIKE

Hi Grubby. I think it is too early for blight so is probably a form of blackspot, but the way our growing conditions are changing who knows? David.

Thanks David. I will have a look tomorrrow.

Then I dont think there is much you can do other than spray with a systemic fungicide and remove all affected leaves. Its never killed my trees and its not always as bad the following year, even though I dont spray against it, I find mildew the worst fungus on peaches. Dont think I would use...

Thanks for that info. I will try the Boric Acid and Icing sugar trick, as it seems the best for our lawn. I presum I get Boris Acid in Chemist.But if not, then some of the other ideas in that website may work for us. Thanks again

Spotted these blackspots on one of my verbenas today.The plant is one of 10 from the same tray,the others are not affected in any way.Any ideas as to what it is and a possible cause?

can anyone advise how many petunias to put into a windowbox 22cm by 58cm? Help will be most appreciated

They might. I think some of the smaller Verbascums, like the ones i sowed, might flower first year if sown early.

Mine bizzy lizzies are better and nice and green again. They are in full sun for a lot of the day but are not seeming to mind

mine are more blobs, i just pull the affected leaves off and am pulling loads off to eat as it grows. Not sure how long the leaves will keep coming if i do this but there are loads on there today again, so will continue as long as possible. I dont even know what a fully grown spinach looks like....

Try copper circles, wire, or mats. These should keep any slugs out, then if your plants are still being eaten you can assume it's mice. As dai says you don't often see slugs in day time- put a little shallow container upside down next to your plant, and upend it in the morning- you'll usually...

Looks like sawfly caterpillar, you can spray with a organic pesticide like liquid derris, if your tree is small take them off by hand and use those size nines of yours,prevention is better than cure treat fruit trees in winter/spring before the buds break with a winter wash you can no longer use...

Aren't they laying late summer as well? I found one single infestation last autumn. The deterrent only lasts 3 months and I had to water with a vine weevil killer. With primulas you think all the plants in pots are fine until you notice one wilts a bit earlier than the others. When you tug it it...

I hope I am wrong but It looks like Rose Rosette,If It is they have to be destroyed as any other Roses will suffer the same fate.Or the other possibility is It could be Thrips which can suck the sap from the inside of the buds.Maybe someone else will have a different Idea .Hope this Is some help.