I have a shrub,I don't know what it's called(our gardener here calls it the weed!) which has purpley blue small trumpet flowers which last a day and new ones flower next morning.
It has an infection of little brown hard shell things about as big as half an apple pip.When I remove them some have a liquid content others a white powder.Ants climb up the stems to them.When removed there is a dry brown patch on the leaf as if sap has been sucked out
Any idea what they are and how to prevent them in future
Plant pest/parasite
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Re: Plant pest/parasite
They are some form of scaly cochinella. Sadly, very common. The ants love them as they secrete a sugary substance.
I would use a strong insecticide as they are difficult to control. I use one called Chas 48 or Cuspide 48. Chemical name Chlorpirifos or find a branded (expensive) version recommended for Cochinella.
Sid
I would use a strong insecticide as they are difficult to control. I use one called Chas 48 or Cuspide 48. Chemical name Chlorpirifos or find a branded (expensive) version recommended for Cochinella.
Sid
Re: Plant pest/parasite
Thank you Sid....I 've just spent a few hours picking them off.
I'll get the pesticide and await their return
Thanks again
I'll get the pesticide and await their return
Thanks again
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