If you have struggled to control mealy bugs, scale, psyllid and thrips since Yates Confidor was taken off the market, there is a new product on the market. Groventive Garden. A systemic insecticide that is low toxicity and safe for bees once dry.

Mineral spraying oils have been used for insect control for centuries but they are not all created equal. Find out which brand we recommend and why.

No one thing will control pests and diseases, but a combination of practices will. See our list of recommendations in order to minimise damage from pests and diseases.