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Pests

Slugs and snails are enemy number one for most vegetable growers, they, love damp conditions and thrive in a warm, wet summer. Read more about Pests and Diseases.

Review: How to grow Organic

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Creating and maintaining a beautiful garden that is safe and natural is becoming increasingly popular as we begin to understand the benefits of adopting an organic way of life. This guide is an indispensable guide to using organic methods to create flourishing ornamental and wildlife gardens. There is also a vital section on kitchen gardening that reflects our growing interest…
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Pests and diseases

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Slugs and snails Enemy number one for most vegetable growers, slugs and snails, love damp conditions and thrive in a warm, wet summer. Crops affected: Virtually any crop –snails above ground, slugs both above and below soil level. Worst affected are brassicas, carrots, potatoes, seedlings. Symptoms: Nibbled leaves and roots can be confused with other pests such as caterpillars. Look…
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Ten facts about nematodes

Ten facts about nematodes

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Nematodes are microscopic worms found naturally in the soil which can be applied  to tackle different pests To mark the 25th anniversary of Nemaslug, here are ten amazing things about nematodes: · Nematode means ‘thread like’ in Greek. They were first identified in 1758 and there are around 25,000 known species, although there could be over a million. · Visible…
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Talking pests and diseases

Talking pests and diseases

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The RHS John MacLeod Annual Lecture is held every autumn and provides a platform for key horticultural issues An audience of RHS members, scientists, policymakers and the media is invited each year to hear luminaries of the scientific world speak on major research projects or new areas of thought. This year’s lecture, by Professor Nicola Spence, offered an overview of…
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Worms you don't want

Worms you don’t want

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The invasive New Zealand flatworm is entrenched in the north of the country, and slithering south. Gaby Bartai talks to the research team who are on its track By the time you find your first New Zealand flatworm, it’s too late. Lurking under stones, planks or pots, they keep a low profile, but they are impossible to eradicate and their…
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New study shows EU pesticide ban is failing to protect suburban bees

New study shows EU pesticide ban is failing to protect suburban bees

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Bees living in suburban habitats are still being exposed to significant levels of neonicotinoid pesticides despite the EU ban say scientists Bees living in suburban habitats are still being exposed to significant levels of pesticides despite the EU ban on the use of neonicotinoid pesticides on flowering crops, new research from University of Sussex scientists shows. While the introduction of…
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EU bans neonics

EU bans neonics

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Help for bees as neonicotinoid insecticides are banned Europe-wide In a long-awaited decision, EU member states have voted in favour of a ban on the outdoor use of three neonicotinoid insecticides which scientific studies have linked to the decline of bees and other pollinators. In 2013 the EU voted for a partial ban on the use of imidacloprid, clothianidin and…
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Toxic caterpillar alert

Toxic caterpillar alert

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Gardeners are warned to stay clear of oak tree caterpillars Caterpillars that can cause breathing difficulties and skin, eye and throat irritations have hatched in the south-east of England, and gardeners are being warned to steer clear. If you live in the affected area and have an oak tree in, or overhanging, your garden or allotment, watch out for oak…
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Humidity boosted 2016 pests and diseases

Humidity boosted 2016 pests and diseases

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A hot, moist 2016 saw the rise of humidity-loving pests and diseases, says the RHS Gardening Advice Service. Slug and snails generated a record number of enquiries and regained the number one pest spot, which they’ve occupied in eight of the past 10 years. Fuchsia gall mite moved five places up the table, from eighth in 2015 to third in…
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3 non-harmful ways to deter pests from your garden

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Here are a handful of non-harmful, eco-friendly and sustainable ways of deterring pests Are you a keen gardener keeping a watchful eye on the wildlife that’s visiting your garden? Well, if so, you may be wondering how best to deter the various pests that are on your plot. Here are a handful of non-harmful, eco-friendly and sustainable ways of deterring…
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