Post by Digger on Jun 22, 2015 13:14:26 GMT
This has been discussed in another thread but i think its worth it's own spot.
I have had terrible problems with flea beetles this year - they have ruined all my small brassica seedlings.
The RHS suggested using a pretty powerful organic spray solution called Pyrethrum 5EC.
Its not cheap; I've just ordered some cos I'm totally fed up with the things now - they have devastated by smaller brassica seedlings...
I have bought 250ml of the stuff. 20ml per 5 litres needed so it should last a good while.
Its derived from the plant Pyrethrum which is similar to chrysanthemums and is apparently completely safe on food products etc and organically certified.
Here's a link about the plant on Wiki.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pyrethrum
I sprayed my crops with it at the weekend, and it looks like the blighters have all gone. I'm pretty pleased to put it mildly.
I'll keep checking and post further results here - just thought it worth sharing.
I have had terrible problems with flea beetles this year - they have ruined all my small brassica seedlings.
The RHS suggested using a pretty powerful organic spray solution called Pyrethrum 5EC.
Its not cheap; I've just ordered some cos I'm totally fed up with the things now - they have devastated by smaller brassica seedlings...
I have bought 250ml of the stuff. 20ml per 5 litres needed so it should last a good while.
Its derived from the plant Pyrethrum which is similar to chrysanthemums and is apparently completely safe on food products etc and organically certified.
Here's a link about the plant on Wiki.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pyrethrum
I sprayed my crops with it at the weekend, and it looks like the blighters have all gone. I'm pretty pleased to put it mildly.
I'll keep checking and post further results here - just thought it worth sharing.