Earwigs

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  1. Paladin

    Paladin Gardening...A work of Heart

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    Just spotted this nipper hiding away 'till dark! [​IMG]
     
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    RHS says that you can spray at dusk with permethrin, pirimiphos-methyl or HCH :eek: :eek: :eek:
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    you can put inverted pots stuffed with hay or straw on canes. The earwigs will hide in them and then you can dispose of them :D

    There is always a safe organic method ;)
     
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    Paladin Gardening...A work of Heart

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    Hornbeam...I'll stick with my normal organic method ...seek and crush!..No chem's in my plot either thank you!! ;)
     
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