Up close with aphids If you grow vegetables, roses, dahlias, citrus, or other fruit trees you will have aphids in your garden. As soon as the weather warms and your plants flush into succulent spring growth, aphids are ready. ... read more
Battling against bugs Summer's warm humid conditions are great for plants but also for their foes, both diseases and pests in all their forms. ... read more
Neonicotinoid insecticides - discussion The neonicotinoid group of insecticides have come under scrutiny recently because while not toxic to bees, they appear to cause problems with bee function. ... read more
Know thy enemy Sue Linn wages war on a tiny terror - the tomato potato psyllid (TPP) ... read more
Book - Garden Pest & Disease Control With fewer options on the garden centre shelves for controlling pests and diseases, this book provides solutions for the home gardener by focusing on 'integrated control' using all the tools available. ... read more
Pest watch Slugs and snails must the most despicable garden pests. Sarah O'Neil considers her options. ... read more