Our lawns are being attacked by a troupe of army worm which is doing its spineless best to destroy the grass - but leaving the weeds intact. One of my colleagues, Diana, also has the pest invading her lawns. I don't really want to use insecticides so if anyone has any non-chemical based suggestions, please let me know.
Saturday, March 24, 2012
Army Worm Onslaught
Our lawns are being attacked by a troupe of army worm which is doing its spineless best to destroy the grass - but leaving the weeds intact. One of my colleagues, Diana, also has the pest invading her lawns. I don't really want to use insecticides so if anyone has any non-chemical based suggestions, please let me know.
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Is that the same as grass grubs? We get those- although not quite so barren. I haven't found a way to get rid of them either.
hmmm not sure, but sounds like they probably behave in the same way...little buggers
We call them 'lawn grubs'. Don't panic. Your lawn will recover. Don't spray chemicals. There are natural fertilisers + neem oil that will help: best drop by our nursery and the boys (Baz and Taz) will help you (I can ask them if you like). Also, your hens can help out too by eating the grubs if you bring them to the surface. More at the links below.
The Clunes Nursery: http://www.theclunesnursery.com/
See also this site: http://www.healthyenvironmentgroup.org/lawn-grubs.html
thanks for that, Mieke...should have dropped in to the nursery on my way back from Tweed today
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