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What is this pest?
staffsmags
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There is tiny bits of white sticky stuff appeared on the leaves on an acer. It seems to have a maggot type thing underneath. What is it please? Will Provado help remove it? Many thanks, Mags
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Are they wool aphids? If so provado will do the job.
Is wooly aphid sticky? This stuff is. Mags
And what is under the white sticky stuff isn't an aphid - more like a small maggot with a brown head. Sorry, I can't supply a photo. Mags
Yes as I remember it's a waxy type of sticky.
Yes, I googled and found a couple of pics that look like my problem. Interesting to see that the bonsai acers at Kew Gdn have the same problem! Thanks very much, Mags
Wooly aphid I think. Anyway, the Provado seems to have done the trick as there is very little of the pest visible today. Thanks for everyones help. Mags
Just take a few minutes to consider before you spray.
You'll be killing more than a few aphids. Is your need for a pristine leaf enough to warrant the use of a systemic insecticde.
Check out what Provado does and what it kills
In the sticks near Peterborough
Can anyone help? I am not sure if this is Wooly Aphid or not?!
Acer seems happy, no other problems to report, and I have had it for a long time, so would hate to loose it.
Thanks in anticipation