"Judith in France" wrote in message
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On May 26, 9:42 pm, "John T" wrote:
"Judith in France" wrote in
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On May 26, 7:46 pm, Sandy wrote:
Judith in France wrote:
Bromophos is no longer available, so I am told, what do others do to
control it?

Judith

Plant marigolds (tagetes?) in between the rows to act as a natural
deterrent. Google "companion planting" for more info.

Another method is to sow carrots in a plot previously occupied by
onions/garlic whereby the residual roots will give off a scent to
deter
carrot fly.

Thanks Sandy I have a few trays of tagetes that were meant for
elsewhere but I am happy to try your suggestion.

Judith

We sow occasional rows of spring onions between the rows of carrrots, and
choosing a resistant variety is supposed to help.

I always thought that marigolds were the companion plant for tomatoes
where
greenfly and whitefly are a problem?

John

If it helps John I can do onions and garlic and flowers if it keeps
the pests away, now the rabbits are quite another thing, time to
reload the gun!

Judith

I was about to suggest Renardine but it seems the eurocrats have banned that
as well trouble is pellets make lots of holes in the cabbages so you can't
win.
Derek