plant protection

pest watch

Keep foliage free from petal blight and geraniums safe from sap suckers with help from Yates gardening specialist, Judy Horton.

A quick look at what's in this article:

Autumn:

Lots of pests cause trouble in the garden this season so be on the lookout for caterpillars attacking lilies, impatiens, grape vines, fuchsias and any other plant they can eat their way through. If caterpillar numbers get past the hand-picking stage, control with non-toxic Yates Dipel or the new, organically derived Success. Sap suckers, such as leaf hoppers and... ...

pests and diseases

pest watch

Are any of these pests or diseases bugging you? Our article will tell you how to identify a problem, and how to fix it.

For example:

Citrus Gall Wasp

What to look for:
Lumpy, swollen growths on young leaf stems and fruit stalks of citrus trees.

How to control:
Remove all galls from citrus trees by pruning off by the end of August... ...