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Pests & Pest Control Gardening Articles
the second cabbage white butterfly i have seen this year , dident have my camera for the first one ! ... must be getting warmer............. Read More
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Cats damage flowerbeds and vegetable gardens because it’s easy for them to dig in the loose soil. To keep them out, lay fencing on the ground just after planting annual seeds or before planting seedlings. The wire will make it difficult for the... Read More
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How can i get rid of little critters on my lillies, they look white Read More
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Now is definintely the time to be checking your lillies against the dreaded lily beetle! I have today squashed about 30 (on one plant) of extremely young (pin head sized) young beetles. Even at that size they are making holes and if you g... Read More
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Hi I have just joined and would like to know if anyone has an idea that will protect my potatoes,(while growing), from slugs, last year my Nadines were great but my maris piper failed due to slugs and worm damage, any help is appreciated. Hope I pos... Read More
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NEW GROUP STARTED....GROSSES SLUG PICTURE COMPETION...CELEBRITY LOOK ALIKE...BEST DRESSED..ETD...
Posted by motherveggie
Sunday 06th September 2009
Category: Pests & Pest Control
I have opened a new group contest for people who hate (bit of a strong word) dont like SLUGS or anything about them .... PLEASE LOOK IN GROUPS TO JOIN & HAVE A LAUGH...AT A SLUGS EXPENSE Read More
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Does anyone know what this is??
Posted by suzypoos
Saturday 20th June 2009
Category: Pests & Pest Control
My broad beans seem to have aquired a pet. Does anyone know what this is (if you can see it on the photo)?. It is a black and yellow striped insect with red legs that has been crawling aroung the broad beans for the last 24 hours. i don't think it fl... Read More
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Companion planting - successes
Posted by boridd
Wednesday 05th August 2009
Category: Pests & Pest Control
I've only been growing veg since July last year,were we just planted everything you could in every space available as you do. Big learning curve! I have read a few articles on companion planting and have recently tried onions next to Carrots,Marigold... Read More
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