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Twisting beech infestation- what to do?

to remove them, I'm thinking slowly with soapy water? I'm afraid you've got an infestation of scale insects - if you look here http://www.bbc.co.uk/gardening/advice/pests_and_diseases/identifier.shtml?scale_insects you'll find some suggestions by gillettemancs

25/05/2012 13:40:34

by Dovefromabove

How do I get rid of earwigs?

makes a dent in them. Does anyone have any other tips before I try to obtain some Agent Orange? You have to find out where they are hiding in the day-they like dark places-so that is my only suggestion As with all pests with legs what you do in your by JD BATH

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14/06/2012 18:08:16

by sotongeoff

What to plant around vegetablble patch?

and butterflies or do any plants help keep pests away or encourage wild life to eat the pests? All plant/ flower suggestions are welcome, thank you x I always grow marigolds in the garden and on my veggie plot - lovely to look at and they help to keep pests away by Tina_i_am

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14/06/2012 09:45:10

by gardengirl6

How can I get rid of wire worm?

if you have this pest-turn the soil over and hope the birds do the trick. There does not appear to be much available as a control by Sam Glendinning

15/09/2012 17:16:31

by sotongeoff

patio (pot) cherry tree

the bark. I looked at every cm of it & couldnt find any pest of any kind, I moved it into shade incase it was getting too much sun but it didnt seem to help, then some branches started to die back. I still got fruit of it but its not looking very healthy by lauralou

11/10/2012 18:05:32

by lauralou

Fungus Knats

couple of weeks ago and people found this link useful http://www.bbc.co.uk/gardening/advice/pests_and_diseases/identifier.shtml?black_fungus_gnats If you dont want to use chemical control sprinkle some vermiculite or something similar over the top by Tippy Toes

05/03/2013 19:15:12

by Verdun

Strawberry plants dying

.any ideas? Check the compost for vine weevils, they are a major pest which eats the roots. Your plants will suddenly wilt and die once the root destruction becomes terminal. you might have some damage from the frost or cold wind,they do have a bit of die by Robmat

16/04/2013 21:11:56

by flowering rose

Talkback: Mullein moth

and not eliminated. The moth may be seen as a pest in some areas but in other regions a garden may be its last hope of survival.I still use some chemicals in the garden but indescriminate use against creatures that are in decline is bad advice. Please show some by Lovemoths

23/06/2012 09:52:32

by Lovemoths

Why is my Holly Tree dying

of disease inside branches. It continued to fruit and sprout new leaves and branches. We put it down to dry 2011. In last 2 months a huge number of branches further up the tree have died and same has happened. No obvious sign of pests within the leaves by BeckyRXW

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28/04/2012 20:05:13

by BeckyRXW

Plum trees

traps which attract the male moth and when it starts catching them, it's time to spray. Here's a link to the RHS advice on this pest: http://apps.rhs.org.uk/advicesearch/profile.aspx?PID=554 If you don't want to spray chemicals, the traps (about £6 to by Ivor

30/11/2012 22:54:39

by BobTheGardener

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