Green Gardener Biological Control. Thankyou for visiting the Green Gardener Site. Below you will find listed Nemaslug, Nemasys Vine Weevil, Chafer and Leatherjacket killer as detailed on www.nemasysinfo.com & www.nemaslug.com Nemaslug® as mentioned by Alan Titchmarsh in the Express - Control slugs naturally by applying Nemaslug® NOW. These naturally occurring nematodes are effective at controlling slugs & are safe for children, pets & wildlife.Nemaslug® is the No.1 solution for slugs in the soil as it kills slugs both above & below ground. CLICK HERE to find out more. Control vine weevil by applying Nemasys®. These nematodes are effective & unlike chemicals, are safe for children, pets & wildlife. Apply Nemasys® at least twice a year. For plants in greenhouses and conservatories or where you have a persistent vine weevil problem you may need extra applications. CLICK HERE to find out more. 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) SLUGS - Nemaslug® is easy to apply and still the same price - a standard pack still only £9.99 inc P&P. Apply Nemaslug® when the soil temp is 5c - i.e. apply anytime between March and October. VINE WEEVIL Nemasys® works at temperatures above 5°C/40°F and should be applied at least twice a year i.e. NOW & Sept. Pest Alert - Customers are reporting large numbers for vine weevil about, so what should you do? Treat with Nemasys® NOW (to kill any grubs already present) and then treat again in early October (to kill any grubs which hatch from eggs laid throughout the summer). Special Offers - Our pest alert packs are sent NOW & w/c 06/10 (the ideal times to treat) and save money too! CHAFER GRUBS Treat chafer grubs in July / August i.e. order NOW. LEATHERJACKETS Treat leatherjackets in September. Pre-order for delivery w/c 15/09. STOP PRESS! Treat persistent Leatherjacket problems TWICE a year i.e. in April & 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! Other natural controls for outdoor pests SNAILS  We supply a range of 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. APHIDS Use aphidius / aphidoletes to control aphids underglass. Use LACEWING LARVAE and / or LADYBIRDS to control aphids outdoors. Aphid control in trees, hedges and large shrubs including a control for Beech Wooly Aphid. BENEFICIAL INSECTS Ladybirds and lacewing larvae. Plus houses, chambers, food and books etc ANT CONTROL   CATERPILLARS, CODLING (PLUM & WINTER) MOTH, SCIARID FLY,THRIP, WIREWORM, WOODLICE & EARWINGS BLACKSPOT & POWDERY MILDEW   Natural controls for pests underglass WHITEFLY Introduce Encarsia as soon as you see the first whitefly!!!!!!!! RED SPIDER MITE (RSM) APHIDS Use APHIDIUS and / or APHIDOLETES to control aphids underglass SCALE MEALY BUG 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 :- SB Plant Invigorator controls a range of pests in a safe and effective way. It also controls fungal diseases and contains a foliar feed. Citrox - This natural disinfectant effective against a range of bacterial and fungal diseases. NEW - Clearway - A natural treatment for algae and mould. Sulphur rose - A brilliant plant tonic which is sprayed on and encourages healthy blemish-free growth . 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. Ant Killer.   CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT MORE 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.   CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT MORE For more information on any of our controls etc either Email us on advice@greengardener.co.uk or call us on 01603 715096 Visit the Green Gardener Web-site (www.greengardener.co.uk). We specialise in the NATURAL Biological Control of Slugs - Nemaslug®, Vine Weevil - Nemasys®, Aphids - Ladybirds & Lacewings, Leatherjackets & Chafer Grubs and PESTS UNDERGLASS such as Whitefly : Encarsia, Red Spider Mite - Phytosieulus, Aphids - Aphidius and Aphidoletes, Mealybug - Cryptolaemus and Scale. We also offer a range of animal repellents (mosquitoes, cats, dogs, foxes, moles etc), wormeries, worms for the garden, home composters, water butts, natural lawn products, fertilisers, coir composts, environmentally friendly cleaning products, biodegradable nappies and wildlife products.