Pests, Diseases and Cures

Thanks. I must admit I am now not sure what type of grub it was even looking at the pictures.

I have done this before, not a big fan of the salt bath, as much as the hate slimys. Wondered if there was an easier way. Cheers Ian

I spammed it.

This was mentioned on the Terry Walton slot yesterday, could be what turned my leeks into a slimy mess within a week the other year.

I'm glad you pointed this out because I don't get the cardboard box bit either. Unless there's some sort of substance in cardboard that would counter the effects of sick soil? This I doubt but I'm open to being corrected on this.

They're the ones found near my hostas! Briefly Aren't the Selafield ones fluo green?

Thanks all.An onslaught on the stuff closest to the house might be on the cards this weekend!D

Welcome to Gardeners Corner I would guess at a general fungicide, but i'll move this thread into the Lawns forum, as I think some members actively watch that section, more likely to get an answer

one of my fuschias has these brown spots on the leavesas picture shows. can anyone help please?

The little blighters have been trying to set up home in several of my pots this year, initially they don't do any harm but established nests loosen the soil/compost and it fails to hold sufficient moisture thus requiring more watering as it just runs right through the pot!!! Sorry but they...

Not sure about fatal, but I wouldn't eat it

Thanks for that, Rollo...most interesting!

Bad news: I've got blight on my outdoor tomatoes today

give them a dose of washing-up water.

Provado will deal with these lilly beetles. I water all my lilies with this a couple of times a summer, and it seems to keep them pest free.

We've got one like this, though ours is rechargable. Works a treat and gives a very satisfying crack and sizzle when you zapp the blighters.

Oh dear Freddy they are awful pests i agree.. I have had fantastic success with this stuff..

You're possibly right there Pete. Either that or we'll be left with all the ones we don't want!

Another pic

I don't have a hand lens unfortunately :(.There's definitely something up. A couple of lower fronds have yellowed and another turned brown and dried up. The beginnings of new canes growing in the middle of the plant start out green, but then the tops turn brown and stick-like. Now immediately...