Caterpillars
There are many types of caterpillars which are usually the larval (caterpillar or grub) stage of moths and butterflies.
What are Borers
Borders attack fruit trees and a number of ornamental trees and shrubs. The grubs tunnel into the trunk or branches, leaving a mass of sawdust or gum oozing from the hole.
Symptoms
Sawdust, oozing gum and holes in branches or trunks.
Plants impacted
- Fruit trees
- Ornamental trees and shrubs
How to protect your plants against Borers
Probe the hole with a piece of wire to destroy the grub. Improve the plant’s growing conditions by fertilising, mulching and watering.
Mealy Bug
Make mealybug a thing of the past by talking to the expert gardening team at Yates. We can answer your questions and provide all the information you need.
Thrips
There are 7,400 species of thrips in the world and quite a few are serious pests of plants.
Whiteflies
Rid your plants of white flies with products and advice from the expert team at Yates. White flies are always guaranteed to turn up to be prepared from the start.
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