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Cape Lilacs and caterpillars
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Posted by Country_Rose_WA WA Aust country (My Page) on Sat, Dec 21, 02 at 4:34
| Has any one any info on what to do about an invasion of black caterpillars that have stripped a friends Cape Lilac almost leafless, Will it come back or have they lost the tree. It is a big old tree and it would be sad to see it destroyed. |
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RE: Cape Lilacs and caterpillars
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| We had an infestation two years ago where I live. The pests were into everything, in the house, into furniture, even clothing. I had a huge one and it lost at least half its leaves. They only go for Cape Lilacs, I was told, so as mine was killing everything in sight and needing pruned for the power lines every year, it went. The council sprayed that year but not again. I don't think they harm the tree, just defoliate part of it, and there are plenty round here which are fine and the caterpillars seem to be less. |
RE: Cape Lilacs and caterpillars
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| They seem to be coming back this year as a friend found some last week all over the house. No, it will NOT kill the tree! I can vouch for that!! Mine got mulched, but I still can't kill the stump. |
RE: Cape Lilacs and caterpillars
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| see new posting. I think it may have been Claremont. |
RE: Cape Lilacs and caterpillars
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| Thanks for the info on caterpillars. Where is the Claremont posting couldn't see it on this forum or tree forum. Sheena |
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