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Bug Watch (Page 15 of 26)
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What is it?Yellowing leaves on particularly gardenias and citrus.What does it do?Yellowing of leaves is a common sign of a plant with a trace element nutrient deficiency (lack of iron and magnesium). Cooler weather can further slow down the plants ability to take up nutrients.How is it controlled?Fertilise with a complete plant ...
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Powdery Mildew is a constant curse in the garden and can attach a wide range of plant material in the garden. This fungal problem appears as if the leaves have been dusted with icing sugar (not to be confused with the insect pest Mealy Bug that appears more like cotton wool).Can we live with it? NoTreatment OptionsOrnamentals Ro...
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If you see white powdery coating on peas, sweet peas, begonias, hydrangea, spray with Anti-rot. This is dilute phosphoric acid, very safe and very effective.
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Above: Common mite damage to leaves and fruit of Citrus. DescriptionCitrus mites of which there are several species damage fruit leaves, twigs and buds of citrus fruit trees. Usual damage appears as a hazing over the the leaves and fruit The pest itself is minute and hard to see with the naked eye. Damage can also come in the f...
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Hoverflies are green and brown, and can look like wasps but do not bite or sting. They are very helpful creatures to have in the garden. Hoverflies come into the garden when the weather starts to warm up, and you should start seeing them now.The larvae of hoverflies feed by sucking on aphids so they are termed natural predators....
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