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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.

Choosing the correct pesticide is vital for successful results. There are many options available and lots of varying opinions about what is most effective and safest. Learn what you can do to minimise issues with pests. Prevention is always easier than cure. Learn about the history of insect and fungal control and the products we recommend for cost effectiveness, low environmental impact and low toxicity.

Neem insecticide is considered a safe option to control sucking and some chewing insects but not all brands are created equal. Learn which brands are safe to use on edible crops.

Experience and science have shown that maintaining good hygiene in the garden significantly reduces incidence of disease. Cutting out and destroying diseased tissue as soon as it appears. Removing diseased leaves that have fallen as soon as possible. If fungal or bacterial diseased fruit, leaves or wood is left on the tree or the soil surface it will very quickly and easily re-infect healthy tissue. The disease spores will also overwinter and infect pruning cuts or even healthy new growth in spring.

Copper is a common fungicide used for preventing and curing many different fungal diseases. But not all copper fungicides are equal. Find out about the advantages and disadvantages of the different options.

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.