Pests, Diseases and Cures

My geraniums are the same with fine lacy leaves. Thankfully, didn't see any of those 'orrible little things, but serious question with mention of the moth larva. I love my evening primroses but know they attract moths. Is it possible having the EPs makes my garden more likely to suffer?

I tried the link given by Hex (thanks for that) and it seems woodlice do eat living matter.Walnut - I'd be very interested in importing a couple of toads. How? From where? I've never been on a toad hunt before!!

Nathan, tell me about your ants, please ?

I've only seen the "normal" ladybirds here!Following on from what Honey Bee said, there is a colony of geckoos living in Ventor, IoW, and I have many a time seen them scurrying about there. Supposedly they are the only colony living off mainland Europe! At least I have my ltitle critters...

Please let us know how you get on Nicola! Any pics are most welcome albeit I am still struggling with the pic thing.Kind regards Roy

I came across this little insect it was about a inch long like a catepillar,and when touched it arch up just like an inch worm. was this so?

LOL Crateful of our giants on the way :D :DHornbeam ....snails are certainly not known as pests here ! bon appetit ! :D M-L

Well, you won't go hungry this winter, Dave, with that harvest. All I've done is my sun-dried tomatoes in oil! :rolleyes:And why didn't you invite me for dinner last night ... that sounds absolutely delicious! I love red cabbage with apple and rainins and roast lamb. Mmmmmm!

Yup - daddy long legs ++++ here - and a fair number making it indoors - despite closing windows -my pup is chasing them around and eating them when caught -They are not an insect that I am enamoured with, daft things, keep cannoning into things including me.

I've certainly not got earwigs if they eat aphids!Saw a frightening movie donkey's years ago about an earwig crawling into someone's ear and muching it's way from side to side! :eek: :eek:At 26 for our highs, you'll soon be hotter than us, Pete! :D

Hornbeam, I am starting to get confused, my friend. Never mind, I get confused when I read simple poetry so it doesn't take much. I do like the "legend" that slugs pollinate Aspidistras so I'll spread that word - folks will be well impressed!Cheers! Roy

The proper name for your tree is Aesculus x mutabilis Induta. This is a large shrub or small tree with apricot/yellow coloured flowers in Summer. A large shrub is defined by Hillier as being over 3m (10 feet) tall at 10 years old. A similar one which we have has suffered terribly this year from...

Totally agree, my friend.

:D :D :D :D :D you had better get a few of these to calm your nerves, then get to the shops for a wig

Sorry, Fancy, I have just found this looking for something else. I have seen a trail or two so they must be around, but I think we are too dry for them as they have no houses to hide in like snails! :D :D :D

Thanks Sally B

Giant Diving Beetles (Dytiscus marginalis)are fierce beasties and so are their larvae which are known as "water tigers" They will certainly attack fish, frogs, tadpoles and anything else that moves. Best way of reducing the population is to wait before putting anything edible in your new pond....

Thanks Rich - will also keep an eye on mine :(

Thanks for that, Hornbeam. :D

Thankfully it has not affected both beds of tatties so I will hopefully be able to store the other bed.many thanks