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Caterpillars

By Gardeners' World on 18/10/2011 14:39:30

lookout after dark. In the greenhouse or conservatory, you could use the biological control Trichogramma brassicae, which is a tiny wasp that targets caterpillar eggs.The moment you find signs of caterpillars, spray the plants with pyrethrum.just about


Flea beetle

By Gardeners' World on 18/10/2011 15:11:07

one edge. Brush the clean edge of the card over the top of your plants - when the beetles hop into the air they'll stick to the grease. Repeat as necessary.Use pyrethrum chemical controls, or spray seedling brassicas with a thiacloprid insecticide


Cabbage white caterpillars

By Gardeners' World on 18/10/2011 14:35:19

with the biological control Steinernema carpcapse.With heavy infestations, use an insecticide based on pyrethrum (only use once a season on crops).brassicas and nasturtiumsearly spring to autumnCommon problems when growing vegetables


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