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Old 05-11-2004, 10:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Bruce Musgrove
Finally started cleaning out my Monrovia carpet roses today and in the thick bramble near the ground I found 60 - 70 egg cases on a branch about 2 feet long. They were a white soft material, textured like a fluted seashell and shaped like a okra pod. Each was less than 1/4 inch long. Break them open and there are about 30-60 orange eggs inside.

Anyone have an idea? I am in Cedar Hill, Texas

Hi Bruce,
I have no idea, but these folks might know.

http://forums.gardenweb.com/forums/ipm/

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