One form of biological pest control is to introduce a predator species. Many such predators are only effective when confined to a greenhouse environment. As well as using introduced predators you can work with nature by providing habitats and conditions that encourage natural predators to live successfully on your plot or in your garden. Click here to see the type of man-made habitats that are available to provide beneficial insects and other wildlife their very own des-res! Following Available from Harrod Horticultural Prices were correct when added to the web page but may now vary. |
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| Nemaslug Slug Killer - One of the toughest parts of organic gardening is protecting the garden from slugs and it has never been easier than using the nematode (phasmarhabditis hermaphrodita) in Nemaslug Slug Killer. Introducing these nematodes into the soil boosts the naturally occurring population that attack slugs,.apply them from the beginning of the growing season in March/April. From £10.75 Click here |
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| Glue Bands Stop winter moths, ants and other crawling insects from climbing up your fruit & ornamental trees, pesticide free & easy to use. October is the month to fit glue bands around the trunks of your fruit trees, when the band is unravelled it exposes a non-drying glue that will prevent winter moth females crawling up the trunk to lay their eggs. The product is pesticide-free and will protect up to 8 average size fruit trees and should remain in place untill early June. Harrod Horticultural Click here Gardening Naturally Click here |
Insect Barrier Glue Stops crawling insects in the garden, greenhouse and home - deters against adult vine weevil, winter moth & ants. The glue will act as a deterrent - insects normally probe it with their antennae and turn away. It is most effective on a vertical surface. Simply grease band trees and pots for protection. Harrod Horticultural Click here Gardening Naturally Click here | 
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| Codling Moth Monitor The major cause of maggot damage to apples and pears is the caterpillar of the Codling Moth. This trap provides a warning as to if and when control measures are needed.
The refill allows you to use the trap for a second season. The Codling Moth Monitor for Apple and Pear Trees can provide effective monitoring without the use of pesticides, there is no danger to other insects and it will provide moth monitoring in the garden for up to five average size trees within 15 metres of the monitors location for a complete season. Harrod Horticultural Click here Gardening Naturally Click here |
Bug Food/Attractant With this Bug Food/Attractant you can encourage those beneficial insects such as ladybirds into your garden using a natural predator box or just the garden in general. Many insects - including lacewings - will eat garden pests such as aphids, scale insects, mealy bugs and spidermites. Simply mix the feed with water and apply to the habitat or area, ideally a sheltered site close to trees or vegetation. This food needs to be stored in a cool dry place and can last up to 4 months. Food can last up to 4 months Encourages ladybirds and other predators into the garden Will help decrease the number of pests such as aphids Simple and easy to use Simply mix with water
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