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Just when you thought it couldn't get worse .... brace yourselves for a slug invasion

Bad news.... brace yourselves for a slug invasion :-( Gardeners are braced for an invasion of slugs after last year's washout summer provided ideal breeding conditions. Http://t.co/fH5UWkGULC

Started by Gary RK in Pesticides

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Waitrose bans use of three neonicotinoids

WAITROSE is banning its suppliers from using systemic neonicotinoids on produce destined for the supermarket.

Under a Seven Point Plan for Pollinators which begins immediately, the retailer is asking growers of fruit, vegetables and flowers to stop u

Started by Phil Voice in Pesticides

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handheld fertiliser spreader

I'm looking for a handheld fertiliser spreader, most on the market seem to be cheap plastic ones...

Started by Robbie in Pesticides

18 Replies · Reply by Robbie Apr 8, 2013

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The future of fertilisers?

Compost Tea

...How do you inset youtube clips into the website?

Started by Robbie in Pesticides

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Myth bust: Times article on government’s response to chalara

The Myth: The Times alleges that the government’s response to chalara was “hindered by chaos” and that there was a shortage of tree health experts in senior positions.

The Truth: Tree and plant health is an absolute priority in Defra and our response

Started by Phil Voice in Pesticides

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How to kill moss on tarmac?

One of my lawn customers asked me would i be able to deal with the moss on his tarmac driveway?

The area is around 100m2.

Do you just apply a liberal amount of MMC Pro (5L) and it will sort it out?

What about the run off, will the MMC Pro kill grass f

Started by Robbie in Pesticides

14 Replies · Reply by Harry@VWGS Mar 14, 2017

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Ash dieback: infected nurseries removed from official map

Full facts of disease are being hidden from public, say critics, as nurseries hit by deadly fungus complain about being identified, the Guardian reports.

Nurseries infected with the deadly fungus set to wipe out Britain's 80m ash trees have been remo

Started by Phil Voice in Pesticides

2 Replies · Reply by David Cox Dec 26, 2012

WINTER WEEDKILLERS

Am i right in thinking there is no weedkiller approved for use on hard surfaces, gravel paths that would work over winter/low temperatures?

Is there a contact weedkiller that may work on dormant weeds?

Started by Gareth in Pesticides

1 Reply · Reply by Gary RK Dec 15, 2012

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Is this the most expensive ''pesticide'' available ?

Nearly fell off my seat when I received an offer in email to buy the following at £885 inc VAT for 3L...yes nearly £900 for just 3L ...reduced down from £952......liquid gold or what !?!

Medallion TL utilises Bio-inspired contact+ fung

Started by Gary RK in Pesticides

5 Replies · Reply by Simon Gough Dec 15, 2012

Weedkiller

Have just seen a guy from the council spraying weedkiller on the footpath/kerb line near me.

Would weedkillers work in these temps (-5 yesterday) or could he have been spraying something else ?

Started by Jim Davidson in Pesticides

9 Replies · Reply by Simon Gough Dec 16, 2012

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Pesticide exposure harms memory

A review of 14 separate studies has shown that chemicals can reduce memory and the ability to process information quickly.

The findings, by researchers at University College London and the Open University, are the most comprehensive evidence yet that

Started by Phil Voice in Pesticides

10 Replies · Reply by Simon Gough Dec 16, 2012

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Mask for sraying

Hi Guys

I have my Pa2a training this week (tractor mounted spraying)

It's been a while since I did my other spraying courses...

I should know this, but what kind of respirator do I need?

I went to arco and picked up Sundstrom 'free flow respirator kit

Started by Robbie in Pesticides

2 Replies · Reply by Robbie Dec 4, 2012

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Siberia's pesticide dumps may prove a bigger hazard than nuclear waste

Across the former Soviet Union harmful agricultural chemicals were either buried or improperly stored. Now the process of clean-up has begun.

At Tegul'det (population 3,000), a village in the south-east corner of Tomsk oblast, it takes a lot to upset

Started by Phil Voice in Pesticides

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For the third time this year I have discovered a wasp nest in a cvustomers garden and had to stop the job until a man came and sprayed foam on the nest, five days delay, ten minutes work, and charged £45.

My question is, surely I could do this? What t

Started by Mark Hamer in Pesticides

5 Replies · Reply by Mark Hamer Nov 27, 2012

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Ordinary sugar used to help plants recover from de-icing salt damage

Sucrose-Induced Tolerance to and Recovery from Deicing Salt Damage in Containerized Ilex aquifolium L. and Quercus robur L.

Sulaiman Al-Habsi and Glynn C. Percival

Two outdoor experiments were conducted using containerized trees of the species holly

Started by Phil Voice in Pesticides

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Ash Dieback

Very worrying that Ash Dieback now appears to be established in the open countryside in East Anglia, and not just in new plantings. George Monbiot's discussion (http://www.monbiot.com/2012/10/22/ash-cloud/) of the Government's role is as ever thought

Started by Rose Lennard in Pesticides

27 Replies · Reply by Phil Voice Dec 6, 2012

Still got weeds in the lawn

I've recently scarified and over-seeded a lawn. I dropped in today to have a look and i was surprised to see as much weed as before the over-seed.

I'm not sure what to do and I've not yet attended the PA1 & PA6AW courses so can't spray yet although,

Started by Woodster in Pesticides

20 Replies · Reply by Stuart @ Eco Garden Maintenance Oct 13, 2012

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Pesticide - The recurring question - Do I need to be licensed?

This question comes up regularly on LJN and the answer is 99.9% the same..

If you apply pesticides commercially (ie you provide a service that is charged for) the answer is YES.

Please see document below :

Can someone please make this post a 'stick

Started by Gary RK in Pesticides

14 Replies · Reply by David Cox Oct 18, 2012

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Canadian State to ban pesticides

Another Canadian state is forging ahead to ban pesticides, in particular lawn care products only.

Interesting article, with a very interesting comment section at end by Canadian public.

http://www.lawnandlandscape.com/ll-092712-manitoba-pesticde-ba

Started by Gary RK in Pesticides

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Box blight - anybody with any experience?

Hi,

I've just been contacted by a client and judging by images she's sent over to me I'm certain her box hedging and topiary has box blight. The plants have been in for 6 years so they are very well established. My question is has anybody here attempt

Started by Dave Sewell in Pesticides

27 Replies · Reply by Agrigem - Sarah Kimm Apr 10, 2014

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