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Marion diamond
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i have the above I have noticed it has white little marks on the trunk it looks like soap suds can any one tell me will it kill it or what can I buy to get rid of it thanks
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Yes it is like cotton wool what can I do to stop it
sounds like scale insect
This time of year you can use a systemic insecticide if you wish or use a winter wash - in winter
If you're able, remove by hand.
I've got quite a big acer that had a bad infestation last summer. I used winter wash in december and I think it's worked.
Billericay - Essex
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Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.
Will it kill it,when say winter wash is that just water or do I have to put something in it and can I do it now summer thanks .
Just google winter wash for trees and you'll get plenty of results. I used Vitax Winter Tree Wash. Only for use in the winter/dormant months.
I think it works by covering the dormant insects in an oily film which kills them.
I mixed it up in a spray and gave the tree a good blast (also managed to cover myself in it too!). I don't think it contains nasty stuff, just an oily emulsion.
I didn't suffer any effects.
If you need to act quicker, use a systemic spray designed for scale insects such as Westland Plant Rescue which you would only use when the plant/tree is growing.
Good luck
Billericay - Essex
Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit.
Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.
Thanks everyone for your help.
Will it kill it,when say winter wash is that just water or do I have to put something in it and can I do it now summer thanks .
No Marion, Winter Wash is a product that is i believe an emulsion designed to kill the insects.
You mix as per the instructions - I think it's 10-15ml in 1 gallon of water - it looks like milk, then spray the plant/tree. But only use in winter when the plant/tree and the insects are dormant.
This time of year use a systemic insceticide that controls scale insects - I gave examples in my previous post.
Good luck
Billericay - Essex
Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit.
Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.