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What is this foul-smelling hedge?

joewilliscroftM4287n4ojoewilliscroftM4287n4o Posts: 1
in Problem solving
Hi team. I recently cut back the hedge in my garden, and ever since, the garden has a bad, almost sort of ‘foul’ smell. It is worse when it’s rained.

 I suspect the bush is the culprit but I don’t know what it is. I’ve seen it could be a viburnum with a beetle infestation, or could it be something else?

thank you!

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  • GardenerSuzeGardenerSuze Posts: 5,692
    @joewilliscroftM4287n4o I think it is very likely and yes a foul smell is from the larvae. The only form of control is to interrupt the life cycle which is very difficult with a bad infestation. Viburnham Tinus is often affected the most. If you type in Viburnham Beetle at the top there is more information. Welcome!
    I did walk around a new housing estate last week this shrub was everywhere it did cross my mind that an infestation would be very unpleasant.
    I have worked as a Gardener for 24 years. My latest garden is a new build garden on heavy clay.
  • Slow-wormSlow-worm Posts: 1,630
    TenN said:
    Your title reads like a line from Shakespeare.
    😄😄😄
  • SalixGoldSalixGold Posts: 450
    A well-used hyphen!
  • GardenerSuzeGardenerSuze Posts: 5,692
    @joewilliscroftM4287n4o You may be interested in a new thread 'Help! Can I save this bush.
    I have worked as a Gardener for 24 years. My latest garden is a new build garden on heavy clay.
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