citrus & scale insects
 

Has anyone found a good cure for scale insects on indoor lemon trees?
I'm sick of trying to clean them off & having sticky sap & residue
everywhere.
A spray on would be good, but I'd try a systemic if thats the most
thorough way.

thanks
DD

citrus & scale insects
 

Found one in B&Q its called Provado ultimate bug killer.
Its about six pounds a bottle but is a concentrate and is systemic,
recommended for re-application after eight weeks.
I have given my lemon tree one application about four weeks ago and
thankfully no sign of scale or green bugs.
It recommends lightly spraying the plant until a fine mist is apparent on
the leaf surfaces without run-off ( A bit tricky) I just soaked the whole
foliage and bingo they have gone.

Regards. GKN
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Has anyone found a good cure for scale insects on indoor lemon trees?
I'm sick of trying to clean them off & having sticky sap & residue
everywhere.
A spray on would be good, but I'd try a systemic if thats the most
thorough way.

thanks
DD

If it's indoors, I'd suggest using a non-chemical control. Try the new SB Plant Invigorator which will also clean leaves and provide a foliar feed.

citrus & scale insects
 

thanks i'll try this, it's a shame about the disclaimer for use on
edible plants, but if it clears the scale insects up, I'll keep it as
ornamental for a few crops before using the lemons again.

DD


GKN wrote:
Found one in B&Q its called Provado ultimate bug killer.
Its about six pounds a bottle but is a concentrate and is systemic,
recommended for re-application after eight weeks.
I have given my lemon tree one application about four weeks ago and
thankfully no sign of scale or green bugs.
It recommends lightly spraying the plant until a fine mist is apparent on
the leaf surfaces without run-off ( A bit tricky) I just soaked the whole
foliage and bingo they have gone.

Regards. GKN
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Has anyone found a good cure for scale insects on indoor lemon trees?
I'm sick of trying to clean them off & having sticky sap & residue
everywhere.
A spray on would be good, but I'd try a systemic if thats the most
thorough way.

thanks
DD

citrus & scale insects
 

Janet.
I take your point, but the lemon tree I have for its size is ornamental
only. I am not saying that will always be the case as when its large enough
I would love to pick and use the fruit.
Will have to cross that bridge when I come to it.

Best regards. GKN
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Has anyone found a good cure for scale insects on indoor lemon trees?


Found one in B&Q its called Provado ultimate bug killer.
Its about six pounds a bottle but is a concentrate and is systemic,
recommended for re-application after eight weeks.
I have given my lemon tree one application about four weeks ago and
thankfully no sign of scale or green bugs.
It recommends lightly spraying the plant until a fine mist is apparent on
the leaf surfaces without run-off ( A bit tricky) I just soaked the whole
foliage and bingo they have gone.

Here's what the manufacturer says at
http://www.bayergarden.co.uk/product...Killer+Aerosol

, quote

" Provado Ultimate Bug Killer should not be applied to edible plants.

*Why can't Provado Ultimate Bug Killer be used on edible plants?
*The product has not be registered for use on edibles by the UK
Regulatory Authority as the *necessary trials work has not been
completed."

(end quote)

Janet