I’ve spent the day writing new text for the Two Wests catalogue and this has included all the new products we’re about to introduce.

One of these is the Bug Blaster, a neat little gadget which fits onto the end of a garden hose and let’s you ‘blast’ pests from your plants.

But what amused me was the manufacturers’ information which stated:

‘Does the Bug blaster hurt beneficial insects? No. Generally speaking beneficial insects tend to be larger and or hard shelled i.e. ladybirds, praying mantis etc’

Praying Mantis? Are they crazy? If I had praying mantis in my garden I’d need full body armour before I went in the garden! I guess I should think myself lucky I’ve only got a mouse living in the greenhouse……..it could be worse.

Let me know what’s the worse pest you’ve had to get rid off ……. I’ll be very impressed if it’s a lion, tiger or bear…*I’ve visions of Dorothy in full body armour being chased down the yellow brick road by a lion, tiger or bear (Oh my!)*