Seasonal Information
Harvesting Solitary Bee Cocoons
Its nearly time to Harvest Your Solitary Bee Cocoons Between March and May, eggs are laid in a series of cells created inside each tube, so each tube contains a
8 October 2025
Customer Question – Leatherjackets?
Q. “Hi, I am looking for advice on my lawn, I have noticed its starting to get yellow spots and the grass has slowed down a lot in parts, but
7 October 2025
Customer Question – Fuchsia Gall Mite and Winter?
Q. “Hello, I’m looking for some advice. I’ve got a problem with Fuchsia Gall Mites. I treated the fushsia in May with 10 sachets and then again in June with
4 October 2025
Ladybird Larvae Feedback
“Thank you so very much and I have attached a couple of pictures for you. The first lot of lady bird larvae were spread around the garden in their brown
10 July 2025
Thankyou for Leatherjacket Advice
“Hello Jon – You may remember we sought advice following our leatherjackets infestation! Well, we ordered treatment from you at the end of April, along with some root success treatment
27 June 2025
Customer Question – What are these?
Q. “These are the photos I spoke to you about. What are they? Should I be squashing them?” from Graham A.Thanks for the pictures and these are Harlequin Ladybird Larvae
19 June 2025
Bee Factory Update
I thought you might be interested in an update on the bee factory we bought from you and set up last year :- From the 30 cocoons we received with
16 June 2025
Customer Question – Pest on Apple Tree?
Q. “Could you tell me what are on my apple trees. If you scrape them off it just looks like dust. I not sure if it’s a good insect or
12 June 2025
Customer Question – Euphorbia Aphids and Ladybirds
Q. “Thanks for the nematodes! Next up I seem to have an aphid (?) infestation on my euphorbia outside. Should I get a pack of ladybirds? Photos attached. Thanks.” Baris
16 April 2025
Will Leatherjacket Nematodes work?
Q. “Hello, would you mind me asking for your advice please, regarding the issue of leatherjackets. We unfortunately have found them in both our front and back lawns. However, whilst
15 April 2025
