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By Heidib

Mid Glamorgan, United Kingdom Gb

My bay tree has white fluffy patches are they wooly aphids and how do I treat?



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Much more likely to be woolly scale insect - either wash off with horticultural (or mild washing up liquid) soap and water, and then rub over with a cloth with some methylated spirits on it, or check the Provado range of sprays, I believe they have a treatment for this now.

7 Jul, 2010

 

Thanks Bamboo... its a big Bay, but I'll have a go! will google Provado

7 Jul, 2010

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