Monthly Archives: August 2020

This entry was posted in Seasonal Information, Questions, Vine Weevil on 11th August 2020 by Jon Gardener

Q. "Fed up with vine weevil under my honeysuckle! I have used nematodes and jeyes fluid - do they ever go altogether it's so upsetting how many times do you have to treat them per year." yours sincerely jayne Williams. A. Thanks for the message and it all depends how...

This entry was posted in Red Spider Mite, Seasonal Information, Questions on 11th August 2020 by Jon Gardener

Q. "Hi, I'm interested in buying some spider mite Predatory mites: Amblyseius andersonii. I see there is a recommended temperature on the description. I was just wondering if this is a maximum, minimum or an average. So, as it is difficult to get a time when the temperature is exactly...

This entry was posted in Seasonal Information, Questions, Leatherjacket and Chafer Grubs on 10th August 2020 by Jon Gardener

Q. "Hi, I have a leatherjacket problem on my lawn that I need to sort so looking for advice what to get, how/when to apply etc. Rear lawn is about 55-60 sqm, I also have some out front I think which is about 15 sqm. Also I then need to...

This entry was posted in Seasonal Information, Questions, Vine Weevil on 6th August 2020 by Jon Gardener

Q. "I have an attack of vine weevil on my bay trees. I have seen grubs and weevils. Please advise the best way and products that I should use at this time of the year to solve the problem. Do I need killer and traps? Thank you." from Sheila Miller...

This entry was posted in Seasonal Information, Questions, Ladybirds, Aphids on 6th August 2020 by Jon Gardener

Q. "Hello is it still ok to release ladybird larvae or should I buy adult ladybirds?" from Janice. A. Thanks for the question and you can release both at this time of year as there is plenty of time for the larvae to pupate. If you have an aphid problem...