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Help identifying bugs
"Adrian Jones" wrote in message ... Does anyone know what can be used to control vine weevil on plants in open ground? There's a parasite you can use in warm weather later on. Trade name is Nemasys. iirc there's info in the group's FAQs Rod |
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Help identifying bugs
On Sun, 04 May 2003 16:46:35 +0100, StormCrow
wrote: I've discovered these on my Bay can anyone identify what they are and how do I get rid of them. Scale insects are common on bay. I had the same problem and found that rubbing them off with fingers then spraying with warm soapy water got rid of most. Time consuming but best if you are using the leaves in cooking. Just check the plant regularly thereafter. Pam in Bristol pamdotmooreatvirgindotnet |
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Help identifying bugs
A solution of Armillotox every 10 days will deal with Vine weevil BUT BE
QUICK TO BUY SOME as the wonderful EU are banning it blithering idiots they know nothing "Adrian Jones" wrote in message ... Does anyone know what can be used to control vine weevil on plants in open ground? "Rod" wrote in message ... For a plant in a container and not used for food then Bio Provado sold for Vine Weevil control will see 'em off. Must not be used on plants in open ground or on edible plants. If it isn't too big then brushing the pests with meths on a small soft brush will do it. |
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Help identifying bugs
I'm no expert but I think they are scale insects; there are a dozen or so
varieties. Google came up with lots of info, but that's up to you to wade through. To summarise my findings briefly though, scrape 'em off with a toothbrush ( you may need to do this several times ), or use a systemic insecticide that gets taken up by the plant ( contact insecticides are ineffective with this bug ). Provado was mentioned as an insecticide. Andy "StormCrow" wrote in message ... I've discovered these on my Bay can anyone identify what they are and how do I get rid of them. I tried some rose clear on them about a week ago but it doesn't seem to have had much effect on them, should I keep using it or is there something else I can use http://www.geocities.com/stormcrowuk/bug.html Thanks |
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Help identifying bugs
In article , Alison alison.freeth@NoS
pAm.wideopenwindows.fsbusiness.co.uk writes "bnd777" wrote in message ... A solution of Armillotox every 10 days will deal with Vine weevil BUT BE QUICK TO BUY SOME as the wonderful EU are banning it blithering idiots they know nothing You are joking!!!!!!! We use it all over the place cos it's supposed to be so environmentally sound - black spot prevention, moss killer, general disinfectant for pots, secateurs etc. I've found it to be so good that we buy in big 5 litre cannisters. I find it hard to believe that something which is effective over such a wide spectrum is environmentally sound. If it kills so many of the things you want to get rid of, how many other things is it killing? It worries me. -- Kay Easton Edward's earthworm page: http://www.scarboro.demon.co.uk/edward/index.htm |
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Help identifying bugs
"Kay Easton" wrote in message I find it hard to believe that something which is effective over such a wide spectrum is environmentally sound. If it kills so many of the things you want to get rid of, how many other things is it killing? It worries me. Gotta be a very blunt instrument indeed. Tools etc OK but soil? Probably looks like a miracle the first few times. My guess would be that very many years of sustained use would turn the soil into a lifeless medium which would stop a plant falling over and would hold some water and do little else. Sorry I don't believe in magic. Rod |
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