The parasitic wasp (encarsia formosa) is a very effective way to control whitefly, supplied as pupae on cards which are simply hung in a shady position throughout the crop. Whitefly Control will be most effective when temperatures are at least 18 degrees C during the day and 14 degrees C at night. Each application of encarsia is supplied on 25 hanging cards with between 60 pupae on each card - a total of 1,500 pupae.
• PLEASE NOTE; the pest MUST be present before introducing this predator for control to be effective - please do not order beforehand. This item will now be dispatched from March Onwards
How to Apply Your Whitefly Control • Open box in greenhouse • Always handle cards by top to prevent damaging scales in circle • When using in tomato and cucumber crops, hang the cards in a shady position among the foliage around 1m below the top of the plant - and space the cards evenly • For pot plants, again evenly place the cards in a shady position level with the lower leaves but not in contact with the soil • Use within 18 hours of receipt or keep outer box in cool place (between 5-10 degrees C) • Never leave box, or place cards, in direct sunlight
The Organic 2 in 1 Pest and Disease Control is a valuable weapon in the fight against fungal diseases, scale, insects and mites and will help protect flowers, fruits and vegetables. Made from a totally natural blend of plant and fish oils.
• Ready to use 750 ml spray bottle
"Top 10 Pests and How to Control Them - Apply Jan-Dec - Can be used on all edibles and ornamentals, period of effectiveness is on contact, mode of action is on contact, active ingredients are plant and fish oils." Suitable for the following types of pest:
• red spider mite
• mealy bug
• scale insect
• aphid
• whitefly
Amateur Gardening, 'Have you had enough of being bugged?' by Lucy Halsall, 12 April 2008
Each pack of Nemasys Caterpillar Killer contains 3 applications of 20 million naturally occurring beneficial nematodes (steinernema carpocapse) - a natural product, harmless to children, pets and wildlife which will successfully control caterpillars on an area of 40 sq metres.
• Each pack of Nemasys Caterpillar Killer contains 3 applications • Apply when caterpillars are first seen on plants, usually around July • Apply each of the 3 applications to the same area at 5 to 7 day intervals to ensure all hatchings are killed • Apply to all leaf surfaces where caterpillars are present, making sure to spray pests with solution, pests not directly sprayed will not be controlled • Avoid applications in bright sunlight, apply during evenings or dull conditions. • Use an entire application at one time and do not store made up solution • Each application of Nemasys Caterpillar Killer will treat an area 40 sq metres
Kitchen Gardeners will be pleased to learn that the dreaded cabbage white caterpillar and codling moths that attack fruit trees can be controlled by a new biological control containing nematodes. Commercial growers have been successfully using the nematode Steinernema Carpocapse for some years but now it is available to everyone. The nematodes are applied directly to the cabbages and other brassicas as a wash. Three applications are used as soon as you see the pest to kill caterpillars that will hatch over a period of time. Company spokesperson and allotment holder, Sue Hinton said "I was amazed with results when I used it. After the first application most of the caterpillars disappeared but you need to use a further two applications five days or a week after each other to ensure all hatchings are killed. The solution needs to be applied to all leaf surfaces and you need to make sure that you spray the pest. Pests not directly sprayed will not be controlled so make sure that you hit them!" For codling moths, the nematodes are used to control the overwintering pupae on trees and in the ground from September. The nematodes are applied with a sprayer during the evenings or on dull days. Nemasys Codling Moth and Caterpillar Killer is a natural product and safe to use on food crops and is harmless to children, pets and wildlife." News, Kitchen Garden magazine, April 2008.