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BIRD PROTECTOR! :-)


BIRD PROTECTOR! :-)

I've had to spray geraniums Rozanne and Ann Folkard for capsid bugs. They totally ruined these last year, heartbreaking, but so worried about wildlife. I bought a spray and did the deed last night just before it was dark, I hope it works I don't use chemicals but was desperate. Now I feel so guilty. The sparrows love those overgrown shrubs/trees in my neighbours garden and are forever hopping around eating insects in my garden along with my offerings and I'm terrified I'll harm them:-( The cutain is about 8' long, but you know how Ann Folkard spreads and Rozanne is enormous:-)



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The trouble is BA the birds can get underneath it, but it might be enough to frighten them off. Hope so.

17 Jun, 2012

 

That's what I'm hoping for Cinders, it does say it shouldn't harm birds, but hard to believe:-(

17 Jun, 2012

 

Both Geraniums are wonderful, Ba, so hope it works. :)

17 Jun, 2012

 

Thanks Sheila, I've had Ann Folkard and Rozanne for years with never a problem...always fantastic. After the makeover, which included buying in tons of soil, this problem has occurred. Last hear they all looked terrible, flowers all deformed when they came. Apparently capsid bugs inject toxins into the leaves and flower buds.......it seems counter-intuitive doesn't it:-(

18 Jun, 2012

 

Sending sympathy . . :(((

18 Jun, 2012

 

Got it :-))))

18 Jun, 2012

 

I feel like putting a curtain over my whole garden, so many bugs around this year.

18 Jun, 2012

 

Have you got the dreaded lily beetle Willi? I've only had a problem with those the last two years as well, but quite easy to spot and stamp on:-)

19 Jun, 2012

 

Yes I've had a few BA, in fact PoppyL found 2 this morning in my garden & squished them, Lol.

19 Jun, 2012

 

Willi your garden is lovely! Dont believe her BA! Im going to put some photos on now to prove it.

20 Jun, 2012

 

Goodo:-)

20 Jun, 2012

 

Hope it does the trick BA, horrid when this happens to plants at a time when they should just be at their best.

25 Jun, 2012

 

Did it work BA? I do hope so.....love those HGs.......

29 Jun, 2012

 

Not sure really Dd, I think so, but I didn't remove all affected growth as I would lose lots of flowers. There doesn't seem to be any extra damage so fingers crossed. I don't thing my nerves and conscience would allow me to spray them again!:-)

30 Jun, 2012



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