Leatherjacket treatment

Discussion in 'Pests, Diseases and Cures' started by pip, Mar 28, 2013.

  1. pip

    pip Gardener

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    Hi all, I had a problem with these little blighters last year and my question is:

    What is the best lawn treatment I can use to rid me of these pests?

    Thank you
     
  2. Sheal

    Sheal Total Gardener

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    I don't think there is one Pip. You could try and attract starlings into your garden with a little food perhaps, they love to prod around for them on the lawn. :)
     
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    • Spruce

      Spruce Glad to be back .....

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      Hi Pip

      The Chemical imidacloprid is slowly being withdrawn from the market the big companies like B&Q etc have already started to withdraw from sale only professional groundsmen can get hold of it now , or you may still get on line "Lawn Grub killer Provado" but its very dangerous to bees its to late to treat, meant to be used in May till October.

      http://www.turfshop.co.uk/display_details/action/details/code/27/cat/1/subcat/4/

      I have attached a link to a biological control which is better for you and the environment and especially the bees

      Spruce
       
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