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Twood

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caterpillar nematodes
« on: August 19, 2023, 18:58 »
Evening all
Hope everyone has experienced some.... sunshine today.
OK my sprouts are infested and I dont use that word lightly with caterpillars.
Has anyone used nematodes in this situation.There are far too many to just pick off and I fear my PSB (although covered) may become affected!!

Thanks
Twood
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Kleftiwallah

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Re: caterpillar nematodes
« Reply #1 on: August 20, 2023, 11:07 »
Good morning Twood,  I have given up on our brassicas, the only pleasure I have is thinking about all those caterpillars slowly going to sleep in the compost heap!

I tried Neem oil and Lux flakes but could not keep up with the plague.  Next year it will (may) be total isolation with the aid of curtain lace.

Cheers,  Tony.
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Twood

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Re: caterpillar nematodes
« Reply #2 on: August 20, 2023, 12:36 »
Oh dear Tony
that sounds bit of a disaster !!
I'm trying not to give up just yet.  I did have them covered for a while but as the sprouts grew there wasn't enough coverage so I removed the netting. Big mistake. I think at least the limited coverage was doing something  :lol:
Better luck next year

Twood
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Re: caterpillar nematodes
« Reply #3 on: August 20, 2023, 14:23 »
I'll drink to that!
Cheers,  Tony.
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