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Codling moth

By Gardeners' World on 18/10/2011 14:40:54

The adult codling moths lay their eggs on or near developing fruit. These eggs hatch into small white caterpillars, which eat their way into the fruit and feed inside while it's developing. The caterpillars may be found inside the fruit at harvest


Horse chestnut scale insect

By Gardeners' World on 19/10/2011 13:38:40

, which can encourage sooty mould to develop. It's more of a problem in urban areas where temperatures are higher.Scrape the eggs off by hand and move them to an alternative tree, or destroy them.Spray with an insecticide containing deltamethrin


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