Use this unique mix of different nematodes to control Ermine Moth caterpillar on your fruit trees Ermine Caterpillar Nematodes are safe to use on food crops, are suitable for use on organic crops and will not harm pets, children, wildlife or bees. Ermine Caterpillar Nematodes need a minimum temp of 12°c and are a perishable product, so order when you are ready to apply – normally between March and October. Supplied in sachets as a powder, which is mixed with water and applied with a sprayer treating up to 25sqm– to treat a smaller area just make the solution stronger as it is impossible to overdose.

Ermine Moth Caterpillars – If your fruit trees, shrubs and hedges are covered in “silk webbing” and there are caterpillars in great numbers these are likely to be the caterpillars of the Ermine Moth. The “webbing” is easily spotted and can cover trees, but its the caterpillars hiding in the webbing that do the damage often leading to the defoliation of the plants / trees. Ermine moths emerge as adults in July or August,  mate and lay eggs. The larvae hatch in August and will over-winter as caterpillars before starting to feed again in spring. The caterpillars pupate within the webbing and it is this silk webbing, which is the most obvious symptom. To control Ermine Moth Caterpillars, apply the Ermine Caterpillar Nematodes TWICE at 3-5 day intervals when the the caterpillars are spotted and re-apply as necessary to keep caterpillars at bay. We supply 2 sachets of nematodes containing a unique mix of different nematodes called NemaMix, which are applied TWICE at 3-5 day intervals to the SAME area and each pack treats 25 sqm. The nematodes need to come into contact with the caterpillars , so make sure to target the caterpillars rather than spraying aimlessly over the webbing. They are a perishable, living product, so it is sent out fresh by Royal Mail 1st class post. Being a perishable, living product, it must be used before the expiry date (which is marked on the inside of the pack and will be at least 2 weeks) and it must be stored in the fridge until it is needed. Once opened, the contents do not keep, so it must be used in one day – do NOT store the made up solution or powder. 1 or 2 packs will go through your letterbox and should be popped in the fridge as soon as possible – they are fine on the doormat while you are at work. Apply Ermine Caterpillar Nematodes with a sprayer or EasyNem Applicator.

N.B. Ermine Moth Caterpillar Nematodes need a temperature of 12°C/40°F and is a perishable product (it will keep for approx 2 weeks in the fridge), so please order when you are ready to apply. As the biggest supplier of nematodes in the UK and because we have fresh deliveries of nematodes each week, you are guaranteed the freshest stock with the longest expiry date available. In the season our nematodes are dispatched DAILY by 1st class post.

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Box Tree Caterpillars – These caterpillars feeds on box plants causing severe defoliation and produce large amounts of webbing. As the caterpillars feed, areas of dieback may appear, which will be especially apparent on trimmed plants. Box Tree Caterpillars are greenish-yellow with black heads and once fully grown the caterpillars reach up to 4cm in length and will have a thick black and thin white stripes along its body. In the spring, the moths appear and there can be up to 3 generations of caterpillars a year. Box Tree Caterpillars over-winter as caterpillars rather than as moths, so it is essential to kill as many of the caterpillars as possible before the temperatures drop in the autumn. The caterpillars over-winter, hidden between leaves that have been spun together with silk and will then emerge next spring as moths to reproduce and produce the next generation of caterpillars. Use Volcanic Rock Dust to control Box Tree Caterpillars. Rock dust is used commonly to improve soil fertility, but now it has been discovered that dusting you box plants with rock dust when caterpillars are discovered and then twice a year in April and July not only controls the caterpillars, but helps the plants to recover after they have been attacked.

Other Uses for Volcanic Rock Dust – Rock Dust is commonly used to improve soil fertility – use it to treat veg gardens, lawns, fruit trees, tubs and baskets. Adding Rock Dust results in high yields, tastier fruit and vegetables and increased resistance to pests and drought. It is also beneficial to add it to compost heaps and wormeries where it will encourage worms. Can be applied all year round as a top dressing except when the ground is frozen or in very windy conditions. Mined from Scottish quarries, this remarkable volcanic rock is natural and organic.

• Apply as a top dressing at a rate of 0.5kg per sqm.
• Add 1kg per 50 litres when mixing through compost and soil.
• Apply to Tubs & Baskets – Add a tablespoonful onto the surface diameter of a 15cm pot / basket and water in. Two applications per year.
• Add a dusting to your compost heap as you add material to promote composting and reduce odours.
• Add a handful to your wormery every month to give your worms a treat.

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Use this unique mix of different nematodes to control box moth caterpillar on your box plants PLUS use it on fruit and vegetables to control the main insect pests including carrot root fly, cabbage root fly, cutworms, onion fly, sciarid fly, caterpillars, gooseberry sawfly, thrips, and codling moth. Box Tree Nematodes are safe to use on food crops, is suitable for use on organic crops and it will not harm pets, children, wildlife or bees. Box Tree Nematodes needs a minimum temp of 12°c and is a perishable product, so order when you are ready to apply – normally between March and October. Supplied in sachets as a powder, which is mixed with water and applied with a sprayer treating up to 50sqm– to treat a smaller area just make the solution stronger as it is impossible to overdose.

Control Box Tree Caterpillars – Apply the Box Tree Nematodes 3 times at 7 day intervals when the the caterpillars are 1st spotted and re-apply as necessary to keep caterpillars at bay. We supply 3 packs of Box Tree Nematodes containing a unique mix of different nematodes called NemaMix, which are applied 3 times at 7 day intervals and each pack treats 50 sqm. They are a perishable, living product, so it is sent out fresh by Royal Mail 1st class post. Being a perishable, living product, it must be used before the expiry date (which is marked on the inside of the pack and will be at least 2 weeks) and it must be stored in the fridge until it is needed. Once opened, the contents do not keep, so it must be used in one day – do NOT store the made up solution or powder. 1 or 2 packs will go through your letterbox and should be popped in the fridge as soon as possible – they are fine on the doormat while you are at work. Apply Box Tree Nematodes with a sprayer.

N.B. Box Tree Nematodes need a temperature of 12°C/40°F and is a perishable product (it will keep for approx 2 weeks in the fridge), so please order when you are ready to apply. As the biggest supplier of nematodes in the UK and because we have fresh deliveries of nematodes each week, you are guaranteed the freshest stock with the longest expiry date available. In the season our nematodes are dispatched DAILY by 1st class post.

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Use Grazers Caterpillar Spray to avoid damage to your plants from cabbage white butterflies, caterpillars and aphids. Use it to either pre-treat your plants to avoid damage in the 1st place or spray at the 1st signs of damage to limit the effects and to help the plants recover by encouraging new healthy growth. This natural spray (based on food grade calcium chloride) is perfectly safe to use on edible plants as well as ornamentals and the handy ready to use spray is easy to use – just twist and spray! This spray is absorbed by the plant and following 2 years of testing it has been shown to have a significant effect against damage from cabbage white butterflies (laying eggs) and caterpillar damage and because it is nutrient based it will in fact help repair any damage already caused. Available as a handy RTU Spray or as a concentrate for use in your own sprayer. It should be sprayed weekly directly onto the foliage including the underside – it can be applied more often if needed. Available as a 750ml Ready to Use Spray that will treat up to 30sqm of plants OR as a 350ml concentrate that once diluted will treat 270 sqm.

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