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Frothing crepe myrtle
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Posted by woori Vic Aust (My Page) on Sun, Nov 13, 05 at 20:40
Hi,
My crepe myrtle has lots of froth in the forks of the branches. As far as I can see, it is caused by woolly aphids. How such a little creature can create such a large amount of froth is beyond me. Is this harming the tree? Has anyone experienced this? What should I do about it, if anything?
Woori |
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RE: Frothing crepe myrtle
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It isn't caused by woolly aphids, it is a froth protecting the nymphs (juvenile) of the spittle bug (also called froghoppers). They are not really of any great concern unless the tree is particulary young.
Cheers,
Dee. |
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