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, death.Destroy infested plants. Check new plants carefully to make sure they are not infected.phormiumsall year roundMore common garden pestsMealybugsRed spider miteEuonymus scaleCapsid bugs

is an organic method of maintaining a natural balance in your garden, aiding pollination and keeping pest numbers down. Common plant combinations include growing herbs with roses to deter aphids, and planting alliums around carrots to ward off carrot root fly

Of the black, red and yellow ants that are commonly seen in the garden, only the red ones (from the Myrmica species) sting. Other than that, ants are more of a nuisance than a pest. They feed mostly on insects, including other ants, and honeydew

, or thiacloprid.virtually anything from tomatoes to honeysuckleearly spring to autumnDealing with other garden pestsWoolly aphidsWhiteflyPear leaf blister miteLeafhopper

surprise guests joining us too.Fighting pests is one theme we'll cover, as many people are hesitant about using pesticides around the garden, particularly on things they're going to eat. One way to combat greenfly and aphids is to encourage beneficial

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

Keep baskets and patio pots wateredSpray roses to protect them from pests and diseasesCut the foliage of daffodils and tulips down to the groundTrim box topiary and formal edging to keep it neat and tidyTake cuttings of non-flowering new shoots from

and grow bags with tepid water, if possible. Try leaving a few full cans of water in the greenhouse to warm upSend off for biological pest controls for whitefly and red spider mitePropagate lilies from bulb scales, digging bulbs from the garden to remove a

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

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