Soft Scale Insect Killer contains 25 tiny parasites called Metaphycus helvolus which can be introduced indoors, in both greenhouses and conservatories, to slow down and stop the spread of soft scale insects. These minute parasitic wasps inject their egg into the scale, killing them and producing another parasite.

To be effective, Soft Scale Insect Killer requires longer days (March to October) and minimum temperatures of 18ºC. Application is easy; simply release the insects on or near the infected plants (3-5 per plant). For severe infestations, repeat introductions of Soft Scale Insect Killer 2-3 times over 3-4 weeks and for control of hard scale insects, try our Hard Scale Insect Killer.

Please Note: this item will be despatched at the optimum time for application which will now be from March 2012. This live product is despatched to UK addresses only!

Treat hard scale insects indoors with our Hard Scale Killer and let the both the larvae and adult predatory beetles of Chilocorus nigritus loose on this common greenhouse and conservatory pest. The greedy, black, ladybird-like beetles (use 3-5 per plant) are effective during longer days (March to October) and operate at temperatures in excess of 18ºC, so are ideally suited to the warm conditions much loved by hard scale insects.

The larvae are best suited to individual plant treatments and the adults will return excellent clear-up rates when applied to multiple plants during severe infestations. The adults are not effective in the winter as they need sunlight to be active, so aim to supplement your biological control by using Savona Insect Killer Spray instead of the Hard Scale Insect Killer between October and March. Hard Scale Insect Killer is available in three pack sizes; 25 adults, 25 larvae or 10 larvae.

Please Note: this item will be despatched at the optimum time for application which will now be from March 2011. This live product is despatched to UK addresses only!

This natural Winter Tree Wash is ideal for use in an organic garden and by following the 'prevention is better than cure' motto, your fruit trees and bushes will see the benefits come growing season!

Based on natural plant oils, the tree wash liquid is mixed with water and sprayed on dormant fruit trees and bushes where it takes care of hibernating pests and their eggs; the result is far reduced pest activity when the weather warms up. The tree wash is supplied in a 500ml bottle complete with dosing chamber; just 10ml of winter tree wash will make a 100ml of spray and key application times are between October and December and again in late March. And it's RHS recommended!