Pest & disease remedies

Pesky aphids

September 27, 2018

Spring is aphid season says Penny Woodward. Here's how to control them.

Garlic pests and diseases

March 21, 2019

Recipes to combat some garlic pests and diseases from Penny Woodward

Southernwood

January 20, 2019

This important insect-repellent herb has lots of uses says Penny Woodward

Make your own pyrethrum

February 3, 2016

In the March/April 2016 issue of Organic Gardener Penny Woodward writes about pyrethrum as a natural pest control. Here is her explanation of how to make your own pyrethrum spray.

How to wipe out whitefly

January 4, 2016

Fight whitefly with home-made sticky traps, writes HELEN MCKERRAL.

Snail and slug protection

November 27, 2015

PENNY WOODWARD explains how to keep these slimy critters away.

Citrus gall wasp

July 13, 2015

PENNY WOODWARD explains the ins and outs of a citrus gall wasp’s lifecycle and what you can do to control them.

Pyrethroid pesticide warning

February 11, 2015

PENNY WOODWARD asks how safe are our ‘safe’ insecticides?

Pennyroyal and ants

February 16, 2014

Pennyroyal, says PENNY WOODWARD, helps to control ants and other pests.

Pear and cherry slug

December 27, 2013

Keep your eyes open for this nasty surprise says PENNY WOODWARD

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