Pests, Diseases and Cures

I've got something very similar that's making use of the top leaves of my recently-planted willows. Like you, I found a small caterpillar in the one I investigated. I was a bit worried, but the willows don't seem to mind so I'm just going to leave them be.

Is it a large slug or snail? I think one of the latter was very successful at removing leaves completely off a small gooseberry plant... it must have been crawling out onto a leaf to eat it and the leaf would break off as it couldn't support the weight.I don't know if it kept falling onto the...

If it dont work it wasn't me who told you.

That does look more like the crane flies were emerging rather than laying eggs.

Thanks, seems like we're on the same page.I would though like to spray the area with something safe that would deter them from feeding on the sap (or whatever it is).

Provanto is an imitation of Provado, both contain an insecticide called deltamethrin, which is not a systemic insecticide although it has a residual effect after drying on the plant. Will it affect scale insects? It depends how well it penetrates the scale, but probably not very effective....

I recall you having problems some years back with root aphids.Try Methelated spirit mixed with water. Cheap and usually very effective.

Thank you Pete - have just done that and moved the snail colony that decided to move in too.

OOPS! Dare I poke my head above the parrapet?Wowy fungi, toadstools, mushrooms.Please bare with me. I have grown up through the gardening ranks.. I have leared so much over the years. Valid points and otherwise. The sciences that back todays gardens and gardeners, has become so vast. ...

Thank you @noisette47 @Whin and @Jymi riddler. I'm taking your advices and calling in a professional.

Thanks ricky101. The flies were very small and I just assumed they'd come from the same place. I've spent a good few hours inspecting all plants and when you look carefully, they are deep down in the centre. Surprisingly, there were less affected plants than I initially thought. I've grown about...

I found that on ours as there were only a few leaves affected,that removing them and binning (not composting) it kept the tree fairly healthy.

We get those kind of marks on our outdoor Fuchsias, but as you can see from your photo, after the attack there is good new growth, so they should flower again in a few weeks.These days we try uses a systemic bug spray in spring before whatever it is attacks them, so we get the benefit of an...

I have a 18" square pot of agapanthus which is starting to flower well but I have noticed some patches of rust coloured spots developingon a few of the leaves. Is this a cause for concern and if so what course of action should I take? Thanks everyone.

It probably doesn't like the pot. Plant it out and hope for the best, they are expensive.

Thanks a lot, really appreciate your help!

Just my thoughts but if the pots are well enough drained the winter wet won't be a problem, this is a pretty hardy plant and survives well.Just wondering if they tend to get too dry at times. They are naturally a big plant and fairly hungry so regular liquid feeding would be better than...

If you have some appropriate spray, the use it, otherwise a good hosing down can work.

Thank you for your help

@Andy Manley I'd definitely have a word with where you got it from.