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sappy pest problem
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Posted by Allan_ Qld Aust (My Page) on Fri, Dec 5, 03 at 1:49
| I have several variegated leafed pittosporums and noticed a scale like pest on the small branches that seems to promote heavy sap-leaking where the pest is attacking the branch, and the tree/shrub is suffering badly. White coloured scale-type but with no hard shell. Can anyone ID and suggest remedy?
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RE: sappy pest problem
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- Posted by Daz2 NW TAS AUST (My Page) on
Sat, Dec 27, 03 at 6:19
I think it's called 'soft scale' and I do't know of any remedy, Allan...........Are ants in attendance? If they are, controlling the ants may offer some relief.
I'd be trying a garlic spray, or a white oil solution, or both, blended in your kitchen from cooking oil and water( I can't find my recipe - try about 6 drops in a l of water and shake or blend well) then spray affected parts........It may work and can't harm anything. Daz. |
RE: sappy pest problem
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| If it is soft scale & it sounds like it is, wait until Mum has finished the washing grab a bucket & pour the soapy washing water over the plants making sure both sides of the leaves are soaked. |
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