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Bug Watch (Page 4 of 26)
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Oriental Fruit MothWhat do they look like?New tips start to wilt and collapse, sticky sap may form at the tips of new branches. The adult moth is small, and brown/grey in colour it rarely flies around in the day so is not often seen. The larvae are small only reaching about 10mm in length, they are usually only seen when the aff...
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What Does it look like? Myrtle Rust produces masses of bright yellow to orange-yellow powdery looking spores. It attacks susceptible species causing spore-filled lesions on young actively growing leaves, shoots, flower buds and fruits. Affected growth usually becomes gnarly and twisted sometimes resulting in death. ...
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If you suffer from hay fever, asthma or allergies you don't want these nasty weeds hanging around. We've all seen privet, and there is a good chance we all have some growing nearby. At this time of year the Privet are in full flower which means they are easier to identify and get rid of!There are 3 types of privet in Aus...
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What do they look like?This tiny insect with lace wings is visible to the naked eye, and may be found on the reverse of the leaf. You may also see black "droppings" of this insect. What do they do?The silver/bronze damage on the new spring foliage of azalea is due to the lace bug. Can we live with them?Yes, but foliage is s...
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Keep an eye out for thickened and disfigured new growth. Leaf gall is unsightly and restricts plant growth but will not kill the plant. Generally seen on Camellia sasanqua varieties and sometimes on Azaleas. Control by pruning off affected areas. Remember to sterilize secateurs between cuts to prevent spreading the fungus.
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