NATURAL BIOLOGICAL CONTROL

The natural biological control of garden and greenhouse pests is becoming more and more popular with professional and amateur gardeners and used in the right way and at the right time it is an effective alternative to chemicals, which is safe for children, pets and wildlife. Within the following pages, you will find all the info on biological controls and associated products and a secure orderform but should you have any questions or wish to speak to an expert please do not hesitate to telephone our helpline on 01603 715096.

N/B Due to the nature of our products (i.e. living organisms), they are only available in the U.K. via this web-site. For information on products available in Europe / Worldwide please telephone / Email / write to us. (See details in the main menu)

We supply biological controls for :-

Natural controls for outdoor pests

  • SLUGS - Nemaslug® is easy to apply and still the same price - a standard pack still only £9.99 inc P&P. New for 2008 - Saver pack of 3 large packs which treats 300 sqm / 425 sq yds £49.99 saving £10.00 (must be used all at once).

Apply Nemaslug® when the soil temp is 5c - i.e. apply NOW.

 We supply a range of copper tape, mats and traps to protect your plants from snails.

Customers report Nemaslug® reduces snail numbers as well - Click on slug control above to find out more.

Nemasys® works at temperatures above 5°C/40°F and should be applied at least twice a year i.e. NOW & Sept.

Order NOW! Springs & autumns are getting warmer. For plants in greenhouses & conservatories, containers & in sheltered gardens or where you have a persistent vine weevil problem use our extended programme of 3 deliveries spread throughout the growing season to protect your plants and save money too!

  • BENEFICIAL INSECTS

  • Ladybirds (adults and larvae) and lacewing larvae. Plus houses, chambers, food and books etc

Ladybirds (both adults and larvae) and lacewing larvae are available from mid May onwards. Pre-order for delivery w/c 19/05

Treat chafer grubs in July / August. Pre-order for delivery w/c 28/07.

Treat leatherjackets in September. Pre-order for delivery w/c 15/09.

STOP PRESS! Treat persistent Leatherjacket problems NOW as well. Treat TWICE a year i.e. NOW & September. When treating in the spring, the nematodes are applied in the same way, but MUST BE applied at double strength as the mature leatherjackets are much harder to kill. You MUST treat in the autumn as well!

 

 

Natural controls for pests underglass

Introduce Encarsia as soon as you see the first whitefly!!!!!!!!

Natural Sprays - Green Gardener promotes a range of natural sprays which are chemical free and will not harm beneficial insects such as ladybirds and lacewings, but will control a number of pests. Available from Green Gardener are :-

  1. SB Plant Invigorator controls a range of pests in a safe and effective way. It also controls fungal diseases and contains a foliar feed.

  2. Citrox - This natural disinfectant effective against a range of bacterial and fungal diseases.

  3. NEW - Clearway - A natural treatment for algae and mould.

  4. Sulphur rose - A brilliant plant tonic which is sprayed on and encourages healthy blemish-free growth .

  5. Winter Tree Wash - At last an organic winter wash. One of the best ways of reducing pest numbers in fruit trees is to apply a winter wash to reduce overwintering eggs.

  6. Ant Killer.

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Traps & glues - we do a range of barrier glues, slug and snail traps, codling moth traps, wasp traps and glue traps to be used in conjunction with our natural controls.

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For more information on any of our controls etc either Email us on advice@greengardener.co.uk or call us on 01603 715096