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simonj Rank attained: Pedunculate oak tree

Joined: 12 May 2010 Posts: 305 Location: Connemara
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Posted: Mon Jul 05, 2010 10:05 am Post subject: Caterpillars |
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Under fairlyt heavy attack despite my best efforts - Is there any point in using liquid derris plus when an infestation is established, or will I have to try something else? _________________ My Garden blog
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michael brenock Rank attained: Chlorophyll for blood
Joined: 12 Aug 2008 Posts: 1275 Location: cork
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Posted: Mon Jul 05, 2010 4:34 pm Post subject: |
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shake off the caterpilars and handpick the bigger ones , then spray with a solution of salt and water, repeat the spray 24 hours later.
michael brenock horticultural advisor (retired) |
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simonj Rank attained: Pedunculate oak tree

Joined: 12 May 2010 Posts: 305 Location: Connemara
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Posted: Mon Jul 05, 2010 5:58 pm Post subject: |
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I hit them with a garlic spray today, tomorrow will move on with your advice
What is really annoying is that the Bloemendaalse Geld cabbage were hard to get going, and they are a dutch heritage variety I intend to make into zuurkool, a dutch sauerkraut _________________ My Garden blog
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