Nemasys Caterpillar Killer

[Hazel at the Hill]

Does anyone have caterpillar problems at the mo?

I was sent a 3-pack of Nemasys through the post (presumably as a result of sending my details through on a mag offer, or something - although I can't actually remember doing so...??)

Now, I don't have caterpillars at all (all brassicas firmly netting and touching wood), and I've just noticed that the 'use by' date is early September - so if any of you grapes has an infestation and would like the pack, please send me a pm with your address and I'll glady post it out to you.

[HeyWayne]

You're generousity knows no bounds doth it lady?

My brassicas (tiny though they may be) are like yours, all well netted in.

Sure someone will take it off your hands.

[shirlthegirl43]

Very generous offer Hazel. However, my brassicas have vanished to who knows where - not much need for caterpillar prevention here either.

[Hazel at the Hill]

Are you sure that they are not hiding, Shirley..?

I planted out a short row of turnips between pea seedlings in April, and thought I'd eaten them all ages ago, but grubbing out the peas at the weekend I discovered a turnip the size of my HEAD!!

[shirlthegirl43]

Are you sure that they are not hiding, Shirley..?

Nope, I suspect I planted them upside down - they might be growing in Oz Have decided it isn't really worth me trying again with brassicas - had a bit of success with brocolli last year but never any joy with cabbage and cauli - and they take up so much space. Have had a better return from shallots, peas and turnips so will stick to them next year.

[HeyWayne]

Are you sure that they are not hiding, Shirley..?

I planted out a short row of turnips between pea seedlings in April, and thought I'd eaten them all ages ago, but grubbing out the peas at the weekend I discovered a turnip the size of my HEAD!!

Hey, Worzel did perfectly alright with a turnip for a head!

[Hazel at the Hill]

Hey, Worzel did perfectly alright with a turnip for a head!

Worzel gummage, eh? Have you been spying in my wardrobe, tall one??

[HeyWayne]

Worzel gummage, eh? Have you been spying in my wardrobe, tall one??

Oh come on, you're far more Aunt Sally than that!

...or was it Saucy Nancy?

[Hazel at the Hill]

Nemasys has now found a good home with Pumpkin Becki!

May all your brassicas be caterpillar free!

....and less of your cheek, HW!

[Pumpkin Becki]

Thanks Hazel - I hope to wreak some serious havoc on the caterpiller population currently residing in my brassica bed!

[squashytomato]

cant believe you havent got a problem with caterpillers, i have more on my brassicas than leaf! where do you get these nemasys thingys from and is it too late to apply them?

[Pumpkin Becki]

Harrod Horticultural sell a whole variety of nematodes, have a look at their Organic Pest Control page which does slugs, codling moth, caterpillers, vine weevil etc.

They do single packs or 3 packs which they dispatch at regular intervals.

We've used the Nemaslug since last year which I believe has been very successful, but I didn't realise we had caterpillers til the weekend!

[Hazel at the Hill]

where do you get these nemasys thingys from ...

Dunno - they just turned up in the post...

[Hazel at the Hill]

I sent the pack off in the post on Tuesday, Becki - have you received it yet?

[Pumpkin Becki]

I sent the pack off in the post on Tuesday, Becki - have you received it yet?

Yes, arrived safely on Thursday. They have been let loose on the lottie and I hope they do their worst!! Thank you very much for everything