Armchair Gardening
Which is the worst pest?
If it is slugs
Your choice is wide
pellets, beer, copper strips, nematodes
Slug pellets - well known
beer - in container - slugs love it
copper strips - any thin metal will do
nematodes - natural slug control
Rabbits - you need an air rifle Get permission from Julie (Urras) outside your land
Other Bugs
Scale insects
Spray with soap
Paint with Methylated spirits (expensive and could be dangerous (don't drive ?)
Natural pest control Natural pest control
Red spider mite
There is only one way Natures way
They are not an insect, they are a mite.
Vine weevil
This is the damage they can do !
Lace potted plants (Primula) with a systemic insectacide e.g. 'Provado' vine weevil killer
Or - (use) siar glass
Caterpillars
Environmesh or bacteria
Carrot fly - sow later, late June - they can't stand the wind.
