http://www.rhs.org.uk/Gardening/News/Top-10-pests

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"Martin" wrote ...

Bob Hobden" wrote:

http://www.rhs.org.uk/Gardening/News/Top-10-pests

Very good, but it is February 2012 :-)


Well the RHS are not the most dynamic of charities. However It was my fault
for getting the years mixed up and posting an old article.
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http://www.rhs.org.uk/Gardening/News/Top-10-pests

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Bob, this is compiled from queries received by the RHS from the public so
that it in no way represents what we see as the major pests - only pests
that we don't recognise! It is a 'classic' in the mis-interpretation of
statistics.

Phil

"Bob Hobden" wrote

"Martin" wrote ...

Bob Hobden" wrote:

http://www.rhs.org.uk/Gardening/News/Top-10-pests

Very good, but it is February 2012 :-)


Well the RHS are not the most dynamic of charities. However It was my fault
for getting the years mixed up and posting an old article.


This is the link I meant to post.....at least you can now compare the two
years. :-(

http://www.rhs.org.uk/Gardening/News...den-pests-2011

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"Phil Gurr" wrote
"Bob Hobden" wrote

http://www.rhs.org.uk/Gardening/News/Top-10-pests


Bob, this is compiled from queries received by the RHS from the public so
that it in no way represents what we see as the major pests - only pests
that we don't recognise! It is a 'classic' in the mis-interpretation of
statistics.

Yes I appreciate that only too well but it does tend to show unusual/new
stuff that is worsening. Stuff that we as gardeners need to look out for.
It's not many years ago I mentioned Leek Moth on here and got blank looks
and now it's spread almost everywhere.
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In article ,
says...

"Bob Hobden" wrote in message
...
http://www.rhs.org.uk/Gardening/News/Top-10-pests

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Bob Hobden
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Bob, this is compiled from queries received by the RHS from the public so
that it in no way represents what we see as the major pests - only pests
that we don't recognise! It is a 'classic' in the mis-interpretation of
statistics.

When I read the list I wondered how it was compiled as the only ones
on it that I've seen round here are slugs and lily beetles; and even their
numbers don't amount to pest proportions.

Janet.

In article , says...

"Phil Gurr" wrote
"Bob Hobden" wrote

http://www.rhs.org.uk/Gardening/News/Top-10-pests


Bob, this is compiled from queries received by the RHS from the public so
that it in no way represents what we see as the major pests - only pests
that we don't recognise! It is a 'classic' in the mis-interpretation of
statistics.

Yes I appreciate that only too well but it does tend to show unusual/new
stuff that is worsening.

Not necessarily. Top ten complaints, may not be the top ten commonest
pests.

Janet

On 03/02/2012 15:57, Janet wrote:
In articleo9idnUzeWuwXbLbSnZ2dnUVZ8mudnZ2d@brightvie w.co.uk,
says...

"Bob wrote in message
...
http://www.rhs.org.uk/Gardening/News/Top-10-pests

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Bob Hobden
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Bob, this is compiled from queries received by the RHS from the public so
that it in no way represents what we see as the major pests - only pests
that we don't recognise! It is a 'classic' in the mis-interpretation of
statistics.

When I read the list I wondered how it was compiled as the only ones
on it that I've seen round here are slugs and lily beetles; and even their
numbers don't amount to pest proportions.

Janet.
Are not pigeons classed as a pest?

--
Residing on low ground in North Staffordshire

On Feb 3, 11:03*am, "Bob Hobden" wrote:
http://www.rhs.org.uk/Gardening/News/Top-10-pests

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A load of drivel. Just there to fill up a bit of space in a lean
period.
Pests vary throughout the country.
The only pest in his list I see is slugs.
No mention of rabbits, pigeons, mice or moles, my chief pests.

No mention of cats either.

On Feb 3, 3:57*pm, Janet wrote:
In article ,
says...



"Bob Hobden" wrote in message
...
http://www.rhs.org.uk/Gardening/News/Top-10-pests

--
Regards
Bob Hobden
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Bob, this is compiled from queries received by the RHS from the public so
that it in no way represents what we see as the major pests - only pests
that we don't recognise! It is a 'classic' in the mis-interpretation of
statistics.

* When I read the list I wondered how it was compiled as *the only ones
on it that I've seen round here are slugs and lily beetles; and even their
numbers don't amount to pest proportions.

* *Janet.

The trouble with "experts" is they can't see beyond their own field.
Experts are a waste of space.

Not necessarily that we don't recognise, maybe it's their damage that's not recognised, or maybe the questions are about how to control them.

[

Bob, this is compiled from queries received by the RHS from the public so
that it in no way represents what we see as the major pests - only pests
that we don't recognise! It is a 'classic' in the mis-interpretation of
statistics.[/i][/color]

Yes I appreciate that only too well but it does tend to show unusual/new
stuff that is worsening. Stuff that we as gardeners need to look out for.
It's not many years ago I mentioned Leek Moth on here and got blank looks
and now it's spread almost everywhere.
--

The same is happening with Fuchsia Gall Mite. In gardens where Fuchsia Gall Mite Occurs it is devastating as is Lily Beetle if it attacks your plants. I have Lilies and Fuchsias in my garden and at the moment only have a problem with lily beetle. Observation and finger and thumb are the main attacks and do not forget that the lily beetle grub hides in it's own poo.