Caterpillars

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  1. Freddy

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    Hello chums:)

    As in previous years, my Geraniums (Pelargoniums) have been badly affected by these pests. As they are devilishly hard to spot, can anyone suggest an effective way of getting rid?

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    Derris, if you can still get hold of some Freddy. Never had any great prob with them on ours.
     
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    Hiya Dave.

    As you hinted at, it seems Derris is hard to get hold of. I too never had any problems with pests on Geraniums, indeed they seemed bullet-proof. It's since we moved to our current home that they've caused havoc:mad:
     
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    Well, Derris was removed from Garden Centre shelves from 10 October 2008 as it had to be re-licenced under the EU rules and the Manufacturers wouldn't apply for the licence as they said it would be too costly and not viable to produce.:dunno::cry3::gaah:
     
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      My pelargoniums too have ravaged. Looks a right mess!
      I'm wondering if these little blighters are at my dahlias too? I spotted quite a big hairy caterpillar last night wandering around aimlessly on concrete.
      The pic of what I thought was caterpillar poo is in my dahlia post.
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