The Baddies 3

These illustrations are meant only to give you an idea for general identity. There are obviously hundreds if not thousands of different creatures within each category and as this area grows you will find individual headings are underlined. This will give links to sites that will give you a lot more information.

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NAME & DESCRIPTION	TREATMENT OPTIONS	ILLUSTRATIONS
Carrot Root Fly - Obviously carrots but parsley can also be affected - Lays eggs at base of plant. Larvae feed on lateral roots and can take nicks out of taproot that can act as ports of entry for secondary infection.	Prevention - try companion planting with onions or garlic. Prevention - cover with fleece.

Willow Carrot Aphid - Affects carrots, parsnips, celery, sugarbeet and cauliflower	Prevention - cover area with fleece. Ladybird and Lacewing are thought to be effective.

Cabbage Root Fly - These lay their eggs at the base of the cabbage. Radish & Turnip can also be affected.	Prevention - cover area with fleece. Cabbage collars or bottle cloches will also be effective. Try laying a collar of carpet underlay around the neck of the young cabbage.

Coddling Moth - The lavae affect apples, pears and walnuts.	Pheromone Traps are effective, and also for Plum Moth More Information

Earwig - Can cause damage to flowers, especially Dahlias by chewing the petals.	These can be trapped in upturned pots filled with straw placed on the top of supporting bamboo canes. Each morning inspect the pots, and any earwigs that have hidden in them can be disposed of. A smear of vaseline around the base of the flower stalks can stop them climbing the flower stems and damaging the petals.