Questions

This entry was posted in Uncategorised, Questions, Natural Sprays on 25th February 2020 by Jon Gardener

Q. "Is the safe to use to clear a allotment patch to get it ready to plant vegetables?" from Darren A. Thanks for the message and yes it is safe to use your Biodegradable Weedkiller to clear a vegetable patch – you just have to wait 2 weeks before replanting...

This entry was posted in Questions, Mealybug on 25th February 2020 by Jon Gardener

Q. "Regret I have been using Bug Clear - how long do i have to wait before using SB Invigorator & is this the best product for mealybug in a conservatory - on all plants ? thank you!! from Sabina A. Thanks for the message and SB Invigorator is a...

This entry was posted in Nemaslug, Seasonal Information, Questions, Delivery Enquiries on 7th January 2020 by Jon Gardener

Q. "Hi, I wanting to know if I ordered Nemaslug today, when would they arrive?" from Kerry Thanks for the message and we have it in stock as it is so mild at the moment (i.e. it needs a soil temp of 5c) so if you order online today, it...

This entry was posted in Questions, Natural Sprays, Ladybirds, Aphids on 3rd January 2020 by Jon Gardener

Q. Hi - Just wondering when the ladybird larvae will be available in 2020 ? We have out lemons and oranges in conservatory - and they are currently being eaten alive by greenfly ! Kind regards, Philip C. by email A. Thanks for the message and it is normally early...

This entry was posted in Seasonal Information, Questions, Natural Sprays on 4th December 2019 by Jon Gardener

Q. "My conservatory is double glazed 9m x 2.5m x h2.5m. Unheated but frost free. Lots of mealy bugs and aphids on hibiscus brought in for winter. What do you suggest?" From Ray A. Thanks for the message and if it is unheated then using predators is going to be...

This entry was posted in Uncategorised, Questions, Box Tree Moth on 17th June 2019 by Jon Gardener

Q. "Is your nematode for box tree moth Bacillus thuringensis? I haven't seen any yet, but reckon it may be good to be prepared if the nematodes work." Judith Davies A. Thanks for the message and the nematodes and the Bacillus product are 2 separate products. Bacillus is not approved...

This entry was posted in Uncategorised, Seasonal Information, Questions, Ladybirds on 17th June 2019 by Jon Gardener

Q. "2 days ago I sprayed my apple tree with Provado fruit & veg. bug killer. How soon can I order and use lacewing larvae on the tree?" Wendy Mitchell A. Thanks for the message and I have checked on the website and although it is an insecticide, it breaks...

This entry was posted in Uncategorised, Questions, Ladybirds on 17th June 2019 by Jon Gardener

Q. "Hi there, Are the ladybirds British ladybirds?" Alison Gomez-Russell. A. Thanks for the message and yes we only supply native Adalia Bipunctata 2 Spot Ladybirds which are native to the UK. CLICK HERE to find out more about our BRITISH Ladybirds

This entry was posted in Uncategorised, Seasonal Information, Questions on 17th June 2019 by Jon Gardener

Q. "Hi Jon, Any tips on getting rid of flea beetles?" Andy A. Thanks for the message and Flea Beetle is hard to control as it is like 2 pests in 1 i.e. it overwinters as a beetle and it is the beetle that attacks the foliage of brassicas and...

This entry was posted in Questions, Ladybirds on 6th June 2019 by Jon Gardener

Q. "The word traps worries me. Does this mean that ladybirds, bees etc could also get caught in these? I have a lot of ladybirds in my garden and would not like to kill any of them." P J Loyd A. Thanks for the message and it is called a...