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Bay tree leaf problem

Keith Butler2Keith Butler2 Posts: 53
in Problem solving

Hi,

I have a small bay tree and have noticed leafs that have curled over and starting to die, when I open them out sometimes the leaf is wet and sticky and other times there is a caterpillar inside, what is causing this? And how do I stop it?

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  • B3B3 Posts: 27,505

    Spray the tree with a strong jet of water and snip off the worst affected shoots. I don't know what the bugs are called but it's not terminalimage

    In London. Keen but lazy.
  • Keith Butler2Keith Butler2 Posts: 53

    Thanks,

    It would be helpful if I know what I am dealing with, when I find caterpillars if I don't kill them they seem to escape quickly on to the floor.

  • B3B3 Posts: 27,505

    Post a picture and some of the experts will be able to give you some more specific advice

    In London. Keen but lazy.
  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,146

    I'm not sure what they are but I just remove the affected leaves - there aren't that many.  


    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





  • CeresCeres Posts: 2,698

    You, or rather your bay tree, could have Bay Sucker. This doesn't involve caterpillars but I wonder if they could be taking advantage of the curled leaves to find somewhere to hide.

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