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Nemasys Codling Moth Killer £24.95

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The Nemasys Codling Moth Killer is a natural product that is harmless to children, pets and wildlife, each pack contains 3 sets of 20 million naturally occurring beneficial nematodes (Steinernema carpocapse), and will treat up to 20 trees for codling moth - Apply during September/October Read Chris Beardshaw's Expert Advice on the subject of Pest Control • FOR BEST RESULTS: • Wet the area before applying the nematodes and apply with a pump sprayer so that all areas are treated • Avoid applications in bright sunlight, apply during evenings or dull conditions. • Use entire packet at one time and do not store made up solution • Codling Moth • Use to control the over wintering pupae on trees and ground from September till October when daytime temperatures are above 14oC • Apply each of the 3 applications to the same area at 5 to 7 day intervals to ensure all hatchings are killed • Apply to the trunk of the tree/main branches and to an area of soil equal to the tree cover above • If treating less than 20 trees increase the rate of application • Pump Sprayer Example: • Trees have to be treated at a rate of 0.5 litre per tree. • For example, using a 3 litre pump sprayer to treat 12 trees, half the pack would be used at a time, treating 6 trees with each application. "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.

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Glue Bands

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October is the month to fit glue bands around the trunks of fruit trees, when the glue band tape is unravelled it exposes a non-drying glue that will prevent winter moth females crawling up the trunk to lay eggs. The product is pesticide-free and will protect up to 8 average size fruit trees and should remain in place untill early June. • These Glue bands are used by professionals and amateur gardeners alike, generally in the Autumn around the trunks of fruit trees to prevent crawling insects (especially winter moth caterpillars) climbing up the trees to lay eggs and damage fruit in the following season • Fix the bands about 30cm (1ft) above ground level, completely encircling the trunk. • Cut any long grass or weeds that may reach up above the glue bands - basically you want to ensure that the only route upwards is across the sticky medium that will trap the pest on their upward migration • Check from time to time that no debris has blown onto the band. • Pack contains 1.75m of glue band and 4.25m of string. • Also available the colding moth monitor which is hung in the fruit tree to lure the male codling moth, this then limits fertilisation of the females and reduce the number of grubs which feed inside developing fruit • See Extra Value Pack - Glue Bands with the Codling Moth Monitor (GPC-200) "For gardeners with apple, pear, plum or cherry trees, winter, March and mottled umber months can be a major irritation. They each produce grubs which eat the leaves and spring blossom, weakening the plant and potentially devastating a crop. The adult female moths are actually wingless and crawl up the trunks to lay their eggs in the canopy. The best time to catch them - and therefore prevent egg-laying - is from the late autumn to late winter. Simply wrap sticky grease bands (also known as glue bands.. around the trunks and any support..." Grease bands for fruit trees are available from Harrod Horticultural." The Organic Section, 'Prevention Order' Grow Your Own, January 2008 Note: These products were recomended by Neil Wormald the 'Garden Expert' of the Sunday Times Home Magazine Sept 25th 2005 Issue

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