The leaves also seem to go curly. Keep the family pet free from ticks, mites and other pests with our range of pet-friendly pest control products. Can u recommend a suitable insecticide for my Moth Orchid. It looks like your Hotnot Vy (Carpobrotus) has an insect infestation spray with Complete 350 SC and a fungus use Protek Systemic Fungicide. Last winter I had the same problem and sprayed with a mix of vinegar and water which did stop the spreading but also killed the dymondia. Please feel free to contact us about anything related to gardening or our website. What could I treat/ spray the lawn with? Once you have got rid of the insects you can wash the mould off, add a drop of detergent to the water when spraying, you might have to do this more than once. Since we have been feeding the trees since November they are bearing lots of fruit but even before November we have been battling. Burn it when you have removed it. Check if there are ants and use an insecticide for ants. Use an insecticide to kill the ants and spray the leaves with Copper Count N for the black spots. Exotic pests are a concern for the farming community, as they could threaten the agricultural and horticultural industries and increase the price of production and cost to the consumer. Some home remedies are putting garlic down the holes, flooding the holes, putting an exhaust pipe down the hole, putting dog poop down the holes, but most of these don’t solve the problem. Common Garden Pests and the Pea-Siphon Aphid. As well as all kinds of natural home made sprays. I'm using dish washing liquid to stem this but unfortunately not successful. I do not want to use insecticide. Spray with an organic insecticide or karbaspray, Hi, I have ants and I think worms killing my lawn, is there anything I can use to stop it? Use Antrap which is a bait and wont damage the plants. I am struggling with black spot on geranium in a pot. Our flat crowns trees are die-ing .the bark rots and falls off leaving a white powder on the ground.the trees that are dead are all next to each other. Waited two seasons for my white#agapanthusafricanus to flower. And I cant physically see any bugs on my plants. You could have a root fungus that is causing the trees to die. The following is an overview of common pests and … Here are 10 ways of preventing garden pests from ruining your garden: 1. At what stage of apricot blossoms should I spray pesticide. HELP. You could have Italian cypress aphid. If plants in your garden become unwitting hosts, severe pruning or complete removal of the plant is the only option for eradicating this parasitic pest. Gauteng, Try Margaret Roberts Organic Caterpillar Insecticide, My new rose shoots seem to be dying... stems drying out and even odd flowers dying. Please advise what the best treatment is for grubs in the soil and how they get there? I'm sure it's not lack of water. Search for Library Items Search for Lists Search for Contacts Search for a Library. I live in GP "ekurhuleni" I have a small veg garden, I planted tomatoes, potatoes and spinach: my problem is that ants eat roots of my spinach and it has some black spots on it I don't know how to save my beloved spinach. Qualified, registered and experienced Pest Control technicians. It looks like harvester termites. You could use Banweed MCPA for the weeds. My nectarine tree is flowering at what stage do I spray worms and subsequent spraying. Both plants like air circulation around them. The onion seedlings when big enough can be removed and planted out. Click on names for photos and complete descriptions. I have tried Rose Protector and Rosecare but no luck. I live in a town house in Morning hill Bedfordview, I am and have always been a keen gardener. Is it safe to use herbicides on my lawn/plants when I have dogs? I give it Hydrangea food....it's got blooms but the leaves curl & has like a white mildew on them..I don't no what I'm doing wrong? Start with 'Clean' Soil. Leaf miners are destructive pests that suck sap and feed on the … I checked the plant now but cannot find any insects. So far is hasn't died. This feeds the lawn and kills the worms. My butterfly orchids have on ongoing problem with mealie bugs. You can also add rue, marigolds, wormwood (artemisia) or tansy … Gauteng. If it is a small infestation a long piece of wire can be pushed down the tunnels to kill the borer. It's not the same white patches as in summer (which I believe is from leather worm (?)) KZN, Terminex 350 SC is used to kill wood termites. What product should I spray rose bushes with after I have pruned and removed all leaves end of July. It could be worms. I noticed that several beetles were in pairs, one on the back of the other. Garden Pests Identification South Africa by Rofilah October 5, 2020 Identifying soil beetle pests cutworms in home gardens umn extension beetle grubs discover candide gardening mon plant pests garden weevil in vineyards Around these mounds, the area has been stripped of grass and there is just soil. Check that the soil the trees are planted in drains well, do not overwater. As your tree is so large work Insecticide granules into the soil. I have been advised that the beetles are rose beetles and I have read about a remedy of creating a trap for rose beetles which comprises a plastic bottle painted yellow with sugar water to attract the beetles. What can I spray it with? How do I get rid of this? The tiny mites live under leaves and suck sap, causing yellow … Gauteng. To use, dilute 1:100 with water. Something is munching our raspberry leaves. Staying with kids and their garden is full of millipedes and the white cutworm. Garden Ripcord can be used for fruit flies. T, Any cure for the fig tree borer? Aside from damaging your garden, when there is a serious grub worm infestation, it will attract other animals or pests that feed on them, making the problem even more serious. Note: The oxalic acid in rhubarb leaves is poisonous so wear gloves during preparation. Read More. Leaf Miners. Check that the lawn is not compacted in spots. A guide to Garden pests and diseases in South Africa. It had been previously been attacked by white ants but survived. But it … I currently have serious mildew and black leaf disease. We have tried ant poison. Any advice on the beetle which chomps the rose petals and leaves? My marigolds have been attacked by small white insect, that lives under the leaf and destroys the leaves. Gauteng. Any homemade, chemical free remedies I can try? Gauteng, You should use as per instructions on-pack. So basically from the tips backwards the wood is suddenly dry. Could this be causing the problem with the flat crowns? They do not get excess water. If you have to transplant the pumpkin and beans, try and get as much soil around the roots of the seedling and plant it into your bed. Target: Mainly used for soft-bodied pests like aphids and caterpillars. I am advised that it isn't a rose beetle as it is too small and the carapace is not as hard as a rose beetle. Gauteng. Gauteng, I planted some round tomatoes and there is this "gogga" that lays eggs inside them and they just die my entire plot is just a waste. Use Kamikazi or Protek's Termite Stop (it is a bait) to get rid of them. What is the most effective insecticide for mole crickets? How do I get rid of the Olive Beetle (Agropistes Olea) on my Olive Trees? My lawn is dying in some patches, yet green in others. It is called psylla. If the infestation is very bad it is better to remove the tree. The tree has scale or aphids on it that secrete a sticky substance. What can I do to clear this? ALPHABETICAL LIST OF INSECTS (COMMON NAMES) African bollworm larva on flower (Pic A15) African bollworm larva on pea pod (Pic A25) African bollworm larva on pea pod (Pic A40) African monarch butterfly larva (Pic A50) Amaryllis borer larvae in leaf (Pic A60) Aphids (black) on citrus tree (Pic A65) Aphids (black) on green … What about something for more shady spots? What causes this and how do we fix it please? One way to deter them is to grow strong smelling herbs and plants nearby, this includes mints, pennyroyal, rue, marigolds, wormwood or artemesia, tansy and khakibos. Can you please advise on what to do? Planting Marigolds helps to get rid of nematodes. Gauteng, Spray with Protek Complete 350SC or Protek Kemprin, I have an infestation of mealy bug and an annual problem with fruit fly on my citrus trees - grapefruit and lemon. These insects thrive on grapevine mealy bugs and red scales. What would you recommend I apply to prevent this? Water in the morning. I took out something like 50 in a small wooden container which I want to use to plant herbs! Can you please advise on how to avoid black spots "which may have been caused by bugs" on an Apricot fruit tree as from immature stage to a mature apricot fruit. Our trees are full of fruit, and this started when they only started with the blossoms. After pruning your deciduous fruit trees spray them with Lime Sulphur, then spray the trees with Garden Ripcord at 75% petal drop and again 4 weeks later. Which is the most cost effective lily borer insecticide? Add seedlings of bright orange French Marigold for welcoming colour. Can you give me a home made recipe for dealing with my woes? It could be an insect problem. If they are very bad rather remove the plants and destroy them as white flies do spread rapidly. An alternative is to put out a bait of icing sugar and borax, which is a natural mineral. My lemon tree leaves have yellow spots? You can try spraying with Karbaspray. Welcome to Plantinfo – Plantinfo is South Africa’s gardening and plant Information website and plant database. Make a New Year’s resolution to be more eco-friendly by creating your own natural fungal deterrents, insect repellents and traps. KZN. Use Rosecare but not effective. Gauteng, We have five olive trees which are about three years old now. If so, what should we do? It is an invader from India. We’ve also encountered, for the first time in 13 years!, these big green with white stripes worms on chili plants and elephant ear plants... What to do plse? We have apples, plums, peaches, pomegranate, quince, citrus and nut trees. ... Kombat offers a comprehensive range of pesticides for the control of all manner of household and garden pests, from granular baits to ready-to-use products. Western Cape, Keep getting fungus on my Barberton Daisies. I am not able to remove this! Do not over water. We call it in Afrikaans (Hotnots Vy). Recipe: Whizz together 2 garlic bulbs, 3 cups water and 2T canola oil in a blender; allow to steep in a sealed container overnight. Gauteng, How do I control aphids on my roses which are growing in an oak barrel ? Here’s an incredible close-up view of a collection of South Africa’s insects at the Kenneth Stainbank Nature Reserve in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal… with some of them as exquisite as the flowers upon which they sit. Strong-smelling herbs like lavender or mint can also be added. How do I get rid of Pyslla on my lemon tree? Spray with Cypermethrin. Recipe: Chop 500g rhubarb leaves and add to 1 litre of water, bring to the boil in a container made from a non-porous material like enamel and then simmer for 20–30 minutes. I can see them hover above the leaves and my lawn's roots are almost all over yellow and dry. December onwards is prime time for pests, and fungus diseases, in the vegetable garden. Gauteng, It could be a fungus. I also have peach, apricot, plum, fig, naartje, lemon, orange, pomegranate (one of each as I have a small orchid space? They are also inexpensive and easy to make. Gauteng. Will the plants recover from the set back they experienced? Get rid of the aphids first - use Oleum (a mineral oil) to spray with. It could be a worm. When laying their eggs, they sting the flesh of immature fruits like peaches, apricots, apples, plums and nectarines as well as baby marrows, squashes and pumpkins; the resulting larva damage the fruit. I have now taken all the grass out and would like to know what I treat the ground with, before I plant grass again? Once 75% of the blossoms have fallen off you can start spraying. Pull the dodders off the plant or cut off the branches covered in it. My gaura lindheimeri bushes are collapsing. However, we noticed that they were not doing so well, so I pulled a few out and saw that the roots were full of nematodes. Treat the lawn with Wonder 4:1:1 with Karbaspray. Can I spray oleum on lemon trees with fruit? we tried all the chemical we got from the supermarket but none of them were effective. Where there is scale, or other pests which produce a honeydew, you will often find ants. In 3 years i've never had this issue or at least not this bad. Also note, this bug only attacks my peppers, it doesn’t touch my other plants (tomato, basil, eggplants etc). I try to be as "organic" as possible but can you recommend a spray and a regime to beat the goggas please. I keep on cutting but eventually the plant gets smaller and smaller as the die-back appears at another part of the plant. Please can you help? What are the most effective ways or chemicals that we can use to destroy these insects (termites)? Western Cape, I have thorny weed growing in my lawn, how can I get rid of them, please advise. What can I do to eradicate "christmas beetles" that are, at night, chewing up my roses leaves and my beans leaves! If the white fly and aphids are bad on the petunias it is better to remove the plant and destroy it. Bloemfontein. KZN. Gauteng, Please advise me what is the best way to get rid of white flies, they are found on my verbenas, Barberton daisies and various other plants in my garden in Gonubie East London . SANA is a member-driven, non-profit organisation, which strives to promote gardening as a hobby in South Africa for ALL South Africans. Gauteng, You can try Garden Ripcord, Kombat Garden Insects, Eco Insect Control, My lawn has been receding a huge amount at the edges – there is just soil left where there was lawn! Gauteng. Since then the trees get a lot of blossoms but then most fall off and we're left with very little fruit. My kikuyu lawn, for the first time in years, has developed round bare almost dead patches. Too much thorns to go anywhere near it. One way to deter them is to grow strong smelling herbs and plants nearby, this includes mints, pennyroyal, rue, marigolds, wormwood or artemesia, tansy and khakibos. Every fortnight I seem to have to rub it off using cotton wool wetted with rubbing alcohol, but its now becoming chronic. KZN. Cutworms accordingly are serious pests to gardeners in general, but to vegetable and grain farmers in particular. Plant it now for a gorgeous late season show in semi- and full shade. Examples of such creatures that eat grub worms are armadillos, gophers, and moles. Western Cape. We have had an uphill struggle to get rid of the ants and aphids on our citrus. Gauteng, Use the herbicide Versus from Protek for the lawn. Western Cape. unusual pest (not native to Western Australia) can occur. I have a tree which, I was told when the landscaper planted it, was named White Ironwood Tree. If your garden is filled with plants that need lots of water to grow and remain healthy, depriving them of water will leave them vulnerable to pests. Try spraying with Margaret Roberts Biological Caterpillar Insecticide. Note that the cutworm mode of feeding is only one version of a strategy of avoiding predators … Some plants do well under the sun, others don’t. I have bought Terminex 350 SC 50 ml for the treatment of white ants eating my precious Purple Rose plant. KZN. In spring once the blossoms have dropped spray with Knox Worm or Garden Ripcord, We are battling to get rid of white leave clover on the grass and in the flower beds. But the problem Is the my leaves are still getting eaten and now my plants have dropped their flowers. Add 50ml of the following: 125ml fruit juice, 125ml water, 1tablespoon jam, ½ teaspoon yeast. Hi, my potatoes are surrounded by too many ants, how bad is that and what can I use to get rid of them without damaging my plants? We found the trees in the veld which are neglected do not have ants, and they are covered in fruit as well. Yes you can. Western Cape. Getting rid of crickets can be accomplished with an application of poison, but let’s consider some non-toxic methods to … You can use Oleum or try Protek Complete 350 SC. They like to grow in dappled shade or morning sun afternoon shade. Use our "mug shots" to identify pest problems in your garden. Gauteng. To use, dilute 1T of the garlic mixture in 1 litre of water. Western Cape. Can somebody pls advice me what to do? Gauteng. I have tried a solution of chilli garlic and dishwasher liquid to no avail. Recipe: Mix 1 cup skimmed milk with 9 cups water. Learn more below about common species of Stored Product Insects (SPIs) found in South Africa. Have used Funginex but has not cleared up the problem. It starts out like a web in the leaves and then the leaves start to turn brown until there is nothing. Western Cape, It is better to plant pumpkin, carrots, beans and beetroot directly into the vegetable bed as they are difficult to transplant. As it is a broad-spectrum product it may affect beneficial insects, like bees and predatory wasps, thus it’s best to spray in the evenings when these are not active; this spray should be used with discretion and only to target specific pests. should I mix manure with compost before putting onto all flowerbeds? It looks like a Chafer Beetle (Christmas Beetle) they do come out at night and burrow into the ground during the day. It looks very much like a disease. I live in Kraaifontein which is in the Northern Suburbs of Cape Town. please advise? Worse, it could be tomato spotted wilt - you then have to remove the plants and destroy them. White ants have eaten a patch of grass that is not very big. Eastern Cape. We have worms in our garden (on the grass). The dymondia gets very little sun in winter and I haven't fertilised it since i planted it 4 years ago. Keep the unused portion in a sealed, labelled bottle in the fridge. Though we don't want to harm the many lizards we have...", Normal worm spray would work or use Margaret Roberts Caterpillar Organic Spray. Eastern Cape. I am asking on behalf of my mom. Gauteng, Koinor is an insecticide. I would appreciate your advise as I am desperately trying to get rid of these pests . Gauteng. For Customer Care contact us on 0860 000 473 or email us. Good soil can actually deter garden insect pests. I don't want the ants to kill my tree. Some of these recipes make products that are non-selective, meaning they can kill beneficial insects like bees. I would appreciate your advice. Try spraying with Efekto Plant Protector. Gauteng, You could have a root fungal disease causing the dieback. Mpumalanga, Try spraying with Protek Versus herbicide, The plants seem healthy. It makes a bright pink flower. What is best to use for a Pink Banksia rose the is forever covered in mildew? I've recently had a aphid problem (so I thought) on my hot peppers and pepper plants. The combination of heat, rain and humidity creates the perfect conditions for them. Western Cape, It could be a fungus. We’ve got a solution for all your garden pest problems. Also my tomato trees are just drying out although I water them religiously. Have you any ideas what "it" might be, and how to control/get rid of them? A natural insecticide is Eco Natural insecticide. How do I treat die back on the stems of the roses. Gauteng. It would be highly appreciated. This has red and black seeds (the red bit sits like a helmet on the top of the black seed). Please help me, the bare patches of soil is unsightly & I have a little Daschund, I don’t want any harm to come to him. Gauteng. Use an insecticide for the ants. PET PROTECTION. Any advice? Worms are killing my clivias! They seem to be terribly infected by all sorts of bugs :-( Gauteng. I just wondered if Malasol can also be sprayed on my spinach I have planted. Peter said: “Something a little different, the smaller … When using repellents and deterrents, use only as much and as often as is necessary. They like to be watered well but not over watered. What can I do? Western Cape. Check the drainage of the soil. The only drench our experts know of is 2ml per 10l water and that is for roses, Our tip on social media: Coastal Gardening: Did you know that snails don't like parsley? Good Morning. ": "Thanks! Hang around infested trees or sink into the ground. Western Cape. Researchers from Brazil discovered the benefits of milk as a fungicide in the mid-1980s. Target: A wide range of insects like whiteflies, aphids, caterpillars and beetles. Reapply at regular intervals as the effect wears off with time. Common Pests Found In South Africa . African black beetle larvae is creamy-white, except for their light brown head, and grow up to … Photos taken by PETER DE GROOT yesterday morning. Try Wonder 4:1:1 with Karbakill. How can we prevent worms so that we can enjoy its delicious fruit? Stretch a sheet of fairly thick plastic over the opening at the top and secure it with an elastic band. The Spinach plants are about 200mm in height so maybe there is a chance that I can rectify the issue if you would be so kind to recommend a solution that is environmentally green and also not harmful for human consumption or /guinea pigs eating. Oleum is a mineral oil. Call us for a free quote on 0861 117 852 or. Please help. I also noticed that most of the lawns in my neighbourhood are also infected with brown and dried out roots spots. Would this help in my case? How can I treat (save!) Spray with Protek Complete 350 SC Inseciticde. The African Black Beetle occurs mainly in Western Australia and the wetter coastal south-eastern regions up to South East Queensland. We do have a problem powdery mildew in our area. I really don’t want to start using chemicals as I pride myself of organic gardening. I recently planted a cheese wood and have noticed that there are a lot of ants on the tree. If I rub the trunk with my hand, a black soot like substance rubs off. How to Manage Cricket Pests. I have a conifer about 20 metres high with brown patches mainly at the bottom. We went to Agricare who gave us a hormone droplet to put on the leaves for fruit fly and it never really worked either. Wasps form their nests in bushes, trees, wall cavities, lofts, and underground as well. You can use Bexadust powder on them, but it might be better to remove them by hand. Life is a Garden is the marketing division of The South African Nursery Association (SANA). There seem to be some fluffy bits so I think its a fungus. Garden Pests Identification South Africa Uncategorized September 27, 2018 Fasci Garden 0 Images of common garden pests bugs and garden weevil in vineyards control common lawn garden pests bad bugs in your gardenPics of : Garden… SANA is a member-driven, non-profit organisation, which strives to promote gardening as a hobby in South Africa for ALL South Africans. The tomatoes might die if they were badly infested and there is no new growth, I have a few lettuce seedlings that I have planted into a Planter box. Spray with Efekto White Fly Insecticide as per instructions. We even used the vinegar, dishwashing liquid, salt and Epsom salt mixture but still they survive. I would love to rid the tree of this 'ínfection'. You cannot eat any fruit for 3 months after using. All of them had the same markings. flower buds seem to be parasitized too. What product is used to spray peach trees? They were burrowing into the holes, taking down blades of grass. Its a 6 year old plant and recently transplanted when I relocated, very successful and had since flowered. Maybe you may also advise which chemical I may start using. Although homemade sprays may need to be applied more frequently, they are produced from simple, organic or natural, non-chemical ingredients and degrade quickly so have less impact on the environment. That is why it is a good reason to plant miles of parsley between, or as a border around lettuces, green beans or Swiss chard to protect them. Check the traps every one to two weeks and replace as necessary. To ensure the highest standards, SANA’s garden centre members form part of the Garden Centre Association which strives to continuously improve the quality of products, … There were younger ones, but they seemed to be all white in colour. I can send a photo of the tree, leaf and seed if you feel you are able to help me. When I remove the sand, I notice holes. It looks like a chafer beetle. 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