Pest watch!

As temperatures start to drop, outdoor pests become less active and diseases start to become dormant but it is important to stay vigilant.

Clearing away leaves and other debris will remove hiding places for pests. Fallen diseased leaves should be raked up and destroyed.

Prune any badly diseased stems and branches. The cooler, damper weather also means that slugs and snails will become more active so protect vulnerable plants with a suitable control or trap.

This is also the last time you can treat plants for vine weevil grubs. Spray peaches and nectarines to help protect against peach leaf curl.

Indoors, pests and diseases will remain active. Early identification of a problem will ensure it doesn’t get out of control so check your plants regularly for any tell-tale signs.

If your plants have a problem our friendly staff will be able to help you choose a suitable product to deal with it.