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Moonlight
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The Battle against bugs Aug 3, 2015 0:15:39 GMT

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Post by Moonlight on Aug 3, 2015 0:15:39 GMT

After a lot of frustration of Provado Ultimate Bug Killer doing a fab job of getting rid of 'Ultimate Bugs' (whatever an Ultimate Bug looks like

) and a pretty useless job on all of the other bugs. My Dad is testing Bandu which success or failure I'll report back.

What Dad wants is some form of systemic insect control that stays in the dahlia.

What has worked for other people, anyone discovered a systemic that they have had success with / or failures ones to not bother with - so I can report back to my Dad.

He finds it really frustrating that the chemicals that worked have been banned and replaced by ones that just don't work but claim to.

Also, as Tel mentioned wasps in a different thread, I wanted to ask if anyone use wasp traps? We went to an animal centre on holiday last week - with giraffe, tigers and lions, goats and guinea pigs and wasps. I spotted a wasp trap that they made with a tube in a bottle - retrospectively I wish that I had taken a photo.

Anyone tried making traps rather than rely solely on chemicals?

Suggestions, recommendations and experiences much appreciated.

Tel Top Member Posts: 7,992	The Battle against bugs Aug 3, 2015 6:48:07 GMT Cherry, peony, and 1 more like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Tel on Aug 3, 2015 6:48:07 GMT We used old jam jars with water in, the wasps came for the jam and drowned.
	Terry, in Bradford Yorkshire

robh
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The Battle against bugs Aug 6, 2015 10:42:15 GMT

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Post by robh on Aug 6, 2015 10:42:15 GMT

i have found a very old garden book giveing tips on getting rid of black fly etc it uses washing up liquid vegtable oil some crushed garlic and chilli, boiled then strained uinto a jar this was then put into a spray gun and the plants doused it stunk to hi heaven but it got rid of the bugs

Lou78W
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The Battle against bugs Aug 6, 2015 15:31:59 GMT

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Post by Lou78W on Aug 6, 2015 15:31:59 GMT

We've had this conversation on here before about "bug control".....we advised a member that using washing up liquid is illegal....its not a recognised bug control. 'elf and safety regs etc ....I suspect the veg oil is the same vein....it sounds revolting.....the garlic and chilli would be just as efficacious in a water suspension.....

Born and bred in Northumberland!!

ian Top Member May all you Dahlia blooms have stiff stems Posts: 848	The Battle against bugs Aug 7, 2015 10:56:53 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by ian on Aug 7, 2015 10:56:53 GMT Robh if it does not work you could always use it on your salad. Hehehe

Fractal Top Member Posts: 1,859	The Battle against bugs Aug 7, 2015 15:13:15 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Fractal on Aug 7, 2015 15:13:15 GMT It's not systemic but you could try this. www.wikihow.com/Make-Pyrethrum-Garden-Spray

ian Top Member May all you Dahlia blooms have stiff stems Posts: 848	The Battle against bugs Aug 7, 2015 15:37:52 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by ian on Aug 7, 2015 15:37:52 GMT Another one you could try is Neem Oil natural product but is said to clear aphids mealy bug white fly. I have just sent for some Horticultural spraying oil tends to adhere to the leaves well

Moonlight Top Member Posts: 4,922	The Battle against bugs Aug 7, 2015 18:48:30 GMT via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Moonlight on Aug 7, 2015 18:48:30 GMT Thank you all. Lots to talk to my Dad about when I next see him.

Lou78W Top Member Posts: 9,402	The Battle against bugs Aug 7, 2015 19:32:43 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Lou78W on Aug 7, 2015 19:32:43 GMT Aug 7, 2015 18:48:30 GMT Moonlight said: Thank you all. Lots to talk to my Dad about when I next see him. You could always get him to "join in"......
	Born and bred in Northumberland!!

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