Have an avid gardener to buy for?  Someone in your life been troubled with pests wreaking havoc with their plants this year?  Why not treat them to some chemical free pest control.

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Some variants are only available from March.  A great alternative to ladybird larvae are aphid midge, or for larger areas lacewing larvae, both of these can be found here.

Both Ladybird adults and their Ladybird larvae are voracious eaters and can make a real difference to aphid (greenfly and blackfly) infestations both under glass and outside.

The ladybirds we supply are Adalia Bipunctata - the red two-spotted ladybird. They are one of many native species in the UK.  Ladybirds are one of the most popular controls for aphids but they do not prey on other insects so will not help with pests such as thrips and spider mite.  You can read instructions on how to release ladybirds for aphid control HERE.

The larvae are a more reliable predator as they cannot fly away.

If you have a large area to treat or have aphids in multiple areas of your home or garden then Lacewing larvae may be more suitable.

Some pack sizes are only available March to September.

Orders placed by 10am Monday will be despatched later in the week.

Stop Lawn Fleas bothering your pets

These multitarget parasitic nematodes used in weekly doses target lawn fleas.  This mix of nematodes also works on a range of pests including; Codling Moth, Shore Fly, Sciarid Fly (fungus gnats), Caterpillars, Root Fly, Gooseberry Sawfly and more.  You can read the instructions for this product HERE.

Sold in packs of  3 x 60 sqm

Save your lawn from damage with these beneficial nematodes (Steinernema feltiae).  Best used against leatherjackets in the later summer, soil must be above 10°C for application.

Sold in 2 sizes.  Orders placed by 10am Monday will be despatched later in the week.

The world’s only liquid fertiliser to contain every essential plant nutrient.  For use on all indoor plants including edible crops.  Perfect for houseplants, in greenhouses and polytunnels.

Liquid Gold Leaf is a revolutionary and innovative liquid fertiliser for all indoor plants. The technical advance is the inclusion of fully soluble calcium, formerly too difficult and expensive for liquid fertiliser. The current best selling liquid fertilisers do not have calcium on their list of ingredients, yet it is essential for healthy plant growth.

 The formulation of Liquid Gold Leaf includes plant biostimulants, which have many roles in plant health and vigour. Biostimulants: reduces fertiliser requirements; help to make immobile nutrients, e.g. calcium, to flow around the plant for optimum nutrition.  

LGL is perfect for indoorplants growing in all substrates including hydroponics. 

Liquid Gold Leaf contains Biorational ingredients, i.e. materials that only have a positive effect on the environment. There is no message of “Less harmful” or “Reduced risk of environmental damage”. Liquid Gold Leaf has only positive benefits when used according to instructions.

• Application Rates

  • Compost based Substrates 2ml Per Litre, weekly.
  • Hydroponics 0.5ml Per Litre
  • Propagation 0.5ml Per Litre
  • Foliar Spray 0.5ml Per Litre 

The best predator to attack mealybug is the brown Australian Ladybird "Cryptolaemus montrouzieri".  These predators work best when temperatures are above 20°C with good light 

This product is sent directly from the breeder.

These predators work better when you can keep them in place, either in a closed off room or by using a physical barrier like Insectonet.

SALE PRODUCT - Must be ordered by 2pm 10.06.26

The best predator to attack mealybug is the brown Australian Ladybird "Cryptolaemus montrouzieri".  These predators work best when temperatures are above 20°C with good light 

This product is sent directly from the breeder.

These predators work better when you can keep them in place, either in a closed off room or by using a physical barrier like Insectonet.

Microfibre plant duster gloves. Contains one pair of stretchy green microfibre gloves.

Perfect for easy dusting and washing of all your plant leaves!

A potent mix containing 2 parasites (Aphidius colemani and Aphidius ervi) in one pack providing multiple control of all important aphids.

Orders placed by 10am Monday will be despatched later in the week. You can read the instructions for this product HERE.

How about ditching the bucket and maths involved in applying nematodes?

This great bit of kit allows you to apply nematodes using your hose, a measuring jug and a stirrer.  It's also a timesaver and great for applying nematodes to large or high up areas.

Opening and closing the sprayer

Bend the plastic tab so that the round sprayer button can be turned 90 degrees. The sprayer is now ready to use.

Full Instructions

1. Mix the entire contents of the nematode sachet with 1 litre of lukewarm water and stir until the product is completely dissolved. This will leave you with the nematode concentrate.
2. Use a funnel, or measuring cup, and pour the required amount of concentrate into the Nema Super Sprayer. Top this up with tap water. Correct application amounts are detailed below in Table 1.
3. Attach the sprayer head to the bottle.
4. Shake the Nema Super Sprayer to mix the nematodes in the liquid.
5. Connect a garden hose to the Nema Super Sprayer.
6. Open the water tap and start spraying, moving the sprayer gently back and forth. Start with the most damaged areas and continue spraying all the areas where you suspect the presence of pests.

• After 3 - 5 minutes (depending on the water pressure) all of the nematodes will have been applied to the soil, or plants, and the Nema Super Sprayer will be empty.
• Repeat the application steps as often as indicated in the refill table below.
• Clean all parts of the Nema Super Sprayer thoroughly with water after use.

Table 1

A new pest control solution designed for preventative control of fungus gnat larvae and other soil-dwelling pests. This innovative formulation contains nematodes encapsulated within an organic, biodegradable, residue-free coating that release nematodes gradually into the growing media, providing long-term control. 

• Novel formulation: Encapsulated in pearl-like, biodegradable capsules for controlled release

• Preventative control: Effective against fungus gnat and thrips larvae and some other soil pests

• Extended storage life: Maintained for more than 8 weeks.

• Environmentally friendly: Made from organic, food-grade materials with zero microplastics, meaning it dissolves without residues.

• Water-efficient: Uses significantly less water than traditional nematode applications   

Formulation

Capsule structure: The capsule is made up of a liquid core containing active nematodes which are surrounded by an alginate coating. This shell maintains the internal moisture of the capsule which ensures nematode survivability. 

Slow release: The coating gradually becomes permeable after approximately one-week post-application, allowing the nematodes to migrate into the surrounding soil and actively seek out the pests. 

Extended action: Slow release of nematode into the soil allows for almost double the duration of control compared to traditional nematode applications. 

How to apply

Insert capsules into the compost.  You can do this while repotting or planting but you can also apply by poking a hole in the compost.

Rate: One package of 200 capsules is enough for 20 pots with 12cm diameter or 8 pots with 20 cm diameter.  The product can be kept in the fridge, check the pack for use by date.

Chafer larvae can cause devastating damage to lawns.  We supply microscopic beneficial nematodes (eel worms) which are watered into the lawn.  The ground needs to be above 12°C for this product to work.  This product is not sold during the colder months.

The best time to apply chafer grub control is at the end of the summer, when the newly hatched grubs will be at their most vulnerable. However if you find after a warm spring that the grubs are a problem even before they have pupated in May, then you may want to treat them at the beginning of the season. The treatment may be more effective in Autumn than in spring, but if your lawn is suffering then some treatment is better than none. 

Some of the Chafer damage is caused by the grubs chewing at the roots of the grass, but much of it is caused by birds and animals scratching away at the soil searching for the juicy grubs. 

Save your fruit from caterpillar damage with nematodes applied in September and October.

These multitarget parasitic nematodes target Codling Moth & Oriental Fruit Moth and are best treated September/October and when air temperatures are 14°C to 30°C.

You can read the instructions for the nematodes HERE.

Trap adult Vine Weevil - These brilliant traps are simple wooden tiles with grooves cut in the underside filled with nematodes.

We are so pleased to be able to offer these traps, Vine Weevil plague so many of our customers and, up til now, we have only be able to offer nematodes for the young larval stage see those here.

Two weeks after putting the traps down you could see a 80 -100% reduction in Vine Weevil! 

Orius laevigatus is the final frontier for fighting a Thrips infestation.  We sell a mixture of 500 adults and nymphs to attack all stages of Thrips, one of the only biological control agents that is able to kill adult thrips.

Orius bugs will also feed on aphids, mites, whiteflies and moth eggs.

Orius laevigatus performs well on the majority of plants, particularly those with pollen producing flowers.  Orius predators work better when contained/confined.  This can be done by isolating the plants you are treating to one room and closing them in or covering the plants with netting.  More about netting here

Products should be ordered by Monday 10am for despatch the same week, get in touch if you would like a different despatch day.

Short guide to common pests.  This guide comes free with all first orders and can be requested with any order.

These are the undisputed kings of the grow light for indoor plants - and are ideal as you can screw them into whatever light fittings you already have at home

Black and white 

Spec

Life 50,000 hours

Wattage 18W

Dimmer No

Bulb type E27

Beam angle 60 degrees

Volts 110V - 230V

Latest Samsung LED Technology

Colour Temperature (K): 3,400