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Pest & Disease Identification

Hi all,

Just a quick question with identifying a problem pest that i have encountered.

Its on my Hostas Leaves and have suspicions that it may be Thrips.

any advice welcome on how to get rid and treat it!

Many Thanks in advance!

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Started by Ben Corah in Pesticides

2 Replies · Reply by Alex Moore May 29, 2014

Quick and easy reference charts with costings for weed killers at www.agrigem.co.uk

Hi everyone,

Just wanted to let you all know that we have modified our reference charts for each area on our website to now include costing per 100m2.

Now you can quickly compare similar products by what weeds they control and how much it will cost.

I'v

Started by Agrigem - Sarah Kimm in Pesticides

6 Replies · Reply by David Cox Jun 3, 2014

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'Ban poisonous pesticides in our parks' says Katharine Hamnett

Do you apply pesticides (notably glyphosate) as part of you job? Could you do your job without the use of glyphosate?

Do you operate only cultural methods of weed control? Do you agree with the use of glyphosate in commercial horticulture?

What risk

Started by Phil Voice in Pesticides

11 Replies · Reply by David Cox May 19, 2014

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Knapsack Sprayer Calibration

The single most asked question in pesticide application is: "How much do I put in a knapsack?"

The answer is that it depends on the calibration of your sprayer. In short, how many square metres one sprayer full of water + pesticide will cover.

It is im

Started by Robbie in Pesticides

1 Reply · Reply by Geoff Norfolk May 15, 2014

Spraying PPE buying tips needed.

Hi all
First post here! As they say: First time caller, long time listener.
Spent many a rainy day reading past posts. Great site.

Been going 3 years doing garden maintenance, and due to my dad having a bad reaction once while spraying on the farm, iv

Started by John Barraclough in Pesticides

4 Replies · Reply by John Barraclough Jul 8, 2014

Which products do you use for which job?

I'm looking to restock my inventory of pesticides and herbicides and wondered what people use and recommend for the following situations.

Lawn weed control (broad spectrum)

Lawn moss control

Lawn feed

Selective weed/grass killer for borders

Total weed kil

Started by Peter Jones in Pesticides

4 Replies · Reply by Agrigem - Sarah Kimm May 9, 2014

At present we are using relay turf and gallup for weed control but what i am after is a contact weedkiller that burns the weed pretty much from application. Many years ago we used PDQ but it is not available now. someone told me the replacement is ca

Started by mark in Pesticides

20 Replies · Reply by Agrigem - Sarah Kimm May 10, 2014

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FREE LJN Practical Pesticides roadshow February 2015

Early next year we are planning a roadshow - Practical Pesticides - which will take place in four five locations in England & Scotland.

These roadshows will be informal but packed with practical useful information and tips for practitioners to take

Started by Phil Voice in Pesticides

143 Replies · Reply by Phil Voice Jul 24, 2015

Lupins being eat like crazy , tried Majestik

My Lupins are being attacked by aphids, they are taking over the full plant I have tried Majestik at 25ml per litre, might as well not bothered.
Any suggestions please.

Started by Bespoke Lawncare in Pesticides

5 Replies · Reply by David Grimes May 3, 2014

Armillatox - Anyone know a supplier

I cant seem to find anyone anywhere with any stock of Armillatox? Has the company gone out of busineess? Does anyone know of anything with a similar forumaltion thats still available?

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Started by David Cox in Pesticides

26 Replies · Reply by Nic Johnson Sep 11, 2015

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Controlling grass in dense shrub beds - Can it be done by pesticides ?

Welcome any guidance on this issue;

A long banked area, currently planted with very, very mature Cotoneaster Repens / Coral Beauty, has an 'infestation' of grass growing up through dense coverage and making itself obvious.

Impractical to hand weed du

Started by Gary RK in Pesticides

8 Replies · Reply by Gary RK Apr 28, 2014

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Report: Amenity pesticide usage in the UK

Do you apply pesticides as part of your job? If you do you will be interested in this report, which lays out the industry demographics for amenity pesticide applications in the UK.

The data shows us who's applying what, where they are applying it and

Started by Phil Voice in Pesticides

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KURTAIL - mares/horse tail info

I see its non-selective and used it today,

but this mares tail is growing up all over a lawn im reconditioning ?

what should i do ?

thanks in advance to all.

Started by Lawncare-4u.co.uk in Pesticides

27 Replies · Reply by Lawncare-4u.co.uk Aug 2, 2014

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Sprayer nozzles

I thought I understood nozzles, but trying to find some new ones I am getting confused :-(

Not so much about calibrating them, but the initial selection, compatibility and brands available. Anyone have any cross reference charts ?

I can see there's;

Started by Gary RK in Pesticides

10 Replies · Reply by Gary RK Apr 29, 2014

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EU blacklist to stop spread of alien species - includes Japanese Knotweed & Rhododendron

Article on the BBC website - which may be of interest to people. EU blacklist to stop spread of alien species - includes Japanese Knotweed, Rhododendron - the Ponticum variety (not to be confused with others)

You never know it may drive some queries t

Started by Progreen Weed Control in Pesticides

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LONG LASTING RESIDUAL HERBICIDE!!

Do you want to keep areas weed free for up to 6 months?

Using Pan Paradise in a mix with a glyphosate based product will kill the existing weeds and the residual action of Paradise will stop any new growth from germinating.

This product is a much more

Started by Agrigem - Sarah Kimm in Pesticides

18 Replies · Reply by Agrigem - Sarah Kimm Mar 19, 2015

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Pesticide Guides, Product & Safety Data Sheets from ProGreen

ProGreen, one of LJN's Sponsors, has a 4 excellent areas on their website containing a wealth of information that will help answer questions, understand the products available and ensure you confirm to COSHH requirements:

1) Do I need a Certifi

Started by Gary RK in Pesticides

1 Reply · Reply by Gary RK Apr 25, 2014

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A good year for daisies?

I don't have a lawn and I don't really have a need to kill off any weeds.
I've noticed that daisies are much more prolific this spring.

A real picture,,,have you noticed the same?

Started by Phil Voice in Pesticides

8 Replies · Reply by Phil Voice Mar 23, 2014

Glyphosate prices slashed!!

Today we have slashed the price of our Amenity Glyphosate to £24.15!!!

CLICK HERE to see the product description.

This is a price per 5L container, but more discount is available for larger orders.

Either order on the website www.agrigem.co.uk

call us

Started by Agrigem - Sarah Kimm in Pesticides

12 Replies · Reply by Ray McIntosh Mar 30, 2014

Jewel dual action herbicide

Hi has anyone used the Jewel dual action herbicide by scotts and what results have you had from it on moss?

many thanks

Started by Andrew Evans in Pesticides

11 Replies · Reply by Bespoke Lawncare Mar 24, 2014

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