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Sweet Pea

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Powdery mildew

White or ash-gray film that spreads over the upper surfaces of the sweet pea leaves, usually the older leaves.

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Solution

Yates Super Shield Rose Spray - Concentrate

Yates Super Shield Rose Spray - Concentrate

A systemic fungicide and contact insecticide, kills pests and mites on contact and systemically works from within the plant to control common diseases.
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Snails and slugs

Silvery trails which can dry to appear like gold dust. Holes in leaves of plants and seedlings chewed off at the base.

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Yates Blitzem

Yates Blitzem

Kills snails and slugs by dehydration.
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Thrips

Thrips suck the sap, leaving a white mottled appearance on leaves. Other symptoms include browning on petals and fruit, and flower drop.

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Yates Nature's Way Organic Citrus, Vegie & Ornamental Spray

Yates Nature's Way Organic Citrus, Vegie & Ornamental Spray

Unique organically certified pyrethrum and plant-based oil combination insecticide, with twin modes of action against garden pests.

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