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Aphids on the young shoots

New leaves distorted and yellow, foliage and stems covered in sooty mould.

Solution

Yates Nature's Way Vegie Insect Spray Natrasoap - Ready to Use

A fast acting broad spectrum insecticide based on natural, low toxic and organic ingredients. It controls by contact action.

Snails and slugs

Large ragged holes, chew marks on leaf edges and silvery trails on leaves or ground.

Solution

NOTE: Do not apply on edible plant parts.

Yates Blitzem

Kills snails and slugs by dehydration.

Caterpillars

Chewed leaves, often with black droppings on leaves.

Solution

Yates Success Ultra Insect Control - Concentrate

Helps control common caterpillars, thrips, codling moth and tomato potato psyllid. Contains spinetoram derived from beneficial soil bacteria.

Powdery mildew

White or grey mould on leaves, starting as spots and spreading over the whole leaf.

Solution

Yates Nature's Way Fungus Spray

Protects against a very wide range of fungal and bacterial diseases. It is formulated from copper and sulfur, which are naturally occurring compounds.