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Post by freakyfrog on Jul 18, 2011 10:02:44 GMT
help guys, pleasae, i have client you has today noticed a whole bunch of quite large white things on his small magnolia tree, i have never seen anything like it, they are attached to the branches and to the underside of the leaves. They feel a bit like marshmellows, but i have no idea what they are. can anyone help urgently. Sorry not been around for a while but thats gardening for you
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Post by Cherry on Jul 18, 2011 10:27:17 GMT
This sounds like cushion scale, which is found on many shrubs and heavy infestations blacken the foliage of camellia, rhododendron, trachelospermum, euonymus japonicus and holly. Notice I am listing evergreens, because they suffer the worst, but it has been seen on hydrangea in Norfolk not far from here. I can give a good description of the scale insects if you want more information, but you might be able to Google.
You would be looking for systemic insecticides containing thiacloprid (Provado Ultimate Bug Killer concentrate). There are others suitable. Thorough application to the underside of leaves is required.
Let me know if you want the complete story on these scale insects.
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Post by Rosie on Jul 18, 2011 11:17:21 GMT
Do they look like these Freaky?   |
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Post by steve on Jul 18, 2011 11:40:30 GMT
Or woolly aphids?  |
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Post by wildlifefriendly on Jul 18, 2011 13:09:46 GMT
I had these last year on loads of plants in the garden   Provado got rid of them on the plants I was concerned about, the others I left. This year I have none. |
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Post by freakyfrog on Jul 18, 2011 14:05:32 GMT
i would say they looked like this, but on closer insection i think whatever they were have hatched. do you think i should spray with Provado then I had these last year on loads of plants in the garden Provado got rid of them on the plants I was concerned about, the others I left. This year I have none. |
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Post by Fractal on Jul 18, 2011 14:17:48 GMT
Probably need a photo for absolute id. I would spray with provado as said above just in case.
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