by Plants Whitsunday | Nov 5, 2019 | Pests & Problems, Product Spotlight
Back in June a decision was made by the APVMA (Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority) to take 23 products containing the insecticide Chlorpyrifos off the domestic market which will mean some changes when it comes to pest control chemicals. What is...
by Plants Whitsunday | Apr 8, 2019 | Pests & Problems
It can come as a surprise to learn that many common plants – both indoor and outdoor – are toxic to pets. While some cause symptoms like drooling and vomiting, others can sadly cause vital organs to shut down, and even death. If you can teach your pets not...
by Plants Whitsunday | Mar 11, 2019 | Gardening, Pests & Problems
The iconic frangipani is the queen of the tropics. Reliably flowering every year these trees require little maintenance and are easy to strike from cuttings. While the trees can grow up to 6m high they also work relatively well in pots on verandahs. A beautiful tree...
by Plants Whitsunday | Feb 18, 2019 | Gardening, Pests & Problems
If the new leaves on your cycad are rapidly turning yellow and the edges going a whitish-straw colour, then you probably have an infestation of a nasty little pest called the cycad moth (Theclinesthes onycha). The Cycad Moth, which is a blue-grey butterfly, lays eggs...
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