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An annual problem in the Papa Stronsay greenhouse is the Red Spider Mite
(Tetranychus urticae). This mite is very small and reproduces rapidly.
It feeds on the cell-material of all kinds of plants, killing the
cells on which they feed. When gathered in their hundreds-of-thousands,
you can imagine the havoc they can wreak in the greenhouse! We do not
use chemical sprays in our greenhouse, so each year we have to
introduce a second mite, Phytoseiulus persimilis, which is the natural
arch-enemy of the Red Spider Mite. It can be ordered online, and arrives in the post!
Join Fr Jean Marie, F.SS.R. as he explains how it works.
1 comment:
Dear Reverend Fathers,
I've heard of Reds Under The Bed,
but never Under A Whole Greenhouse !!!
May God Bless you all in your labours.
in Domino
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