Pest Control Help at hand for hedging
ave you seen the box tree moth in your garden? This new pest first arrived on our shores in 2007 and is spreading north at an alarming rate, leaving trails of defoliated ornamental hedging in its wake. BASF and
GreenGardener.co.uk are looking
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for gardeners around the UK to test an environmentally friendly product to tackle the pest.*
The Box Tree Moth is spreading at an alarming rate and causing devastation to British Hedgerows. BASFand
greengardener.co.uk are looking for gardeners around the UK to test an environmentally-friendly product in order to tackle this pest. Nemasys Fruit and Veg, made by BASF,
contains millions of microscopic nematodes – tiny worms which occur naturally in garden soil. The nematodes arrive in the form of a fibrous paste and should be mixed with water and sprayed onto damaged hedges during March and April, when box tree caterpillars are active and are getting ready to pupate into moths. The nematodes prey directly on the caterpillars. A tracking map is available to alert gardeners about the geographical spread of the moth. Gardeners already in moth hot spots can apply to be part of the test by sending a photograph of their damaged hedging to
hello@paskett.co.uk .
Gardeners outside existing hot spots, but who have noticed the caterpillar or moth in their gardens, are also encouraged to apply by emailing a photograph and details of where they live. BASF and
GreenGardener.co.uk will add this new geographical data to their tracking map.
The box tree moth or Cydalima perspectalis, although a native of Japan, China, Taiwan, Korea, India and far-east Russia, has settled happily in Britain and is expanding its range rapidly. The moths lay their eggs on the underside of box (Buxus) leaves and when the caterpillars emerge, they will rapidly defoliate large areas of hedging and topiary features. For the Nemasys nematodes to work, they
must be applied late in the evening (away from UV light, as it kills the nematodes) and under high humidity conditions, for example after a rainy day. Nemasys Fruit and Veg and other nematode based pest control products are available only online as they are living creatures and must be used whilst they are fresh. They can be purchased from
www.greengardener.co.uk
More information Nemasys Fruit & Veg is a commercially available product used to tackle a wide range of garden pests including onion fly, saw fly, sciariad, caterpillars, gooseberry sawfly, shore fly and codling moth. *Paskett Public Relations is organising the
initiative on behalf of BASF and
GreenGardener.co.uk. All gardeners who apply to be part of the nationwide test will be assessed according to their location and the extent of damage to their box hedges. BASF will allocate test samples accordingly and this initiative will only continue whilst stocks last. BASF’s decision on whether an applicant can take part in the test is final. No data will be shared with other parties.
Stax expands gardening product range with new SBM pest killer
As the exclusive UK distributor for SBM Life Science products, Stax has announced the addition of the new Provanto Smart Bug Killer to its long list of gardening and seasonal ranges. Those ranges already include other leading SBM brands such as Baby Bio and Toprose.
This new SBM product strengthens the company’s extensive offering of market- leading gardening and horticultural products, and sets a new standard for bug control. It features a three-in-one formula designed to minimise the risk to non-target pests, and also acts faster and lasts longer than other insecticides. “After seeing its amazing results, we’re
confident that the new Provanto Smart Bug Killer will be a big hit with our customers,” explains Stax Purchasing
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Director Simon Wright. “SBM are a very significant player in the
gardening solutions market and our ongoing partnership as their exclusive distributor allows us to offer a huge range of top-quality products to both independent retailers and national retail groups alike,” he adds. Scott Williams, UK & Ireland Sales Manager for SBM Life Science said: “The release of our new Provanto Smart Bug Killer is another exciting part of our journey towards becoming a worldwide leader for home and garden solutions. “We have a strong relationship with the
team at Stax and have always been impressed with the dedication they have shown our business. Over the past six months, they have ensured the supply chain is as solid as it could be during a difficult time,
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and that's why we had absolute confidence in making them our preferred distributor.” Stax is a UK non-food wholesaler that
provides genuine trade-only support for independent retailers throughout the nation. Its offering spans an extensive selection of market sectors including gardening, hardware, building, decorating, electrical, plumbing, homeware, bathrooms and kitchens. Visit
www.staxtradecentres.co.uk
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