Insect pests are a menace we all have to deal with from time to time. Geoff shows you how to spot them, as well a few different ways to treat them, helping you maintain healthy plants.
Insect pests? Go on pest patrol!
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Insect pests can breed quickly, so check plants regularly and deal with problems early. Look around flowers and buds, underneath leaves and along stems.
Start with small infestations. Squash a few pests by hand or snip off affected leaves, stems or flowers and dispose of them in a bag.
Check the label before spraying. The video discusses a plant invigorator that acts physically on insects and a pyrethrum-based concentrate for larger infestations. Check that any product you use is currently authorised and suitable for the plant, especially on edible crops. Follow the label for where and when to spray.
