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Something on my fuscia !
I have two established fuscias which are in full leaf and looking
well. I have see on both what I can only describe something akin to Cuckoo spit on several parts of each stem .......... any ideas ? Mike P |
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Something on my fuscia !
On Thu, 03 May 2007 07:41:00 +0100, Mike P mike@askme wrote:
I have two established fuscias which are in full leaf and looking well. I have see on both what I can only describe something akin to Cuckoo spit on several parts of each stem .......... any ideas ? Mike P May I suggest cuckoo spit? Use a fairly strong jet of water from a hose. Pam in Bristol |
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Something on my fuscia !
Mike P mike@askme wrote in news:mp0j3356igqhe24f5m9updptlurud1504p@
4ax.com: I have two established fuscias which are in full leaf and looking well. I have see on both what I can only describe something akin to Cuckoo spit on several parts of each stem .......... any ideas ? Mike P Hi Mike, from http://www.dgsgardening.btinternet.co.uk/froghop.htm Froghoppers are small sap-sucking insects which are able to jump great distances if they feel threatened. The most common sighting is during early summer as cuckoo spit on stems and leaves when the nymphs secrete the protective froth over themselves as they feed on leaves and young shoots. This sometimes causes distorted growth. The adults are darker in colour and live openly on the plants, jumping away if approached. The damage is not usually severe and they do not need treatment. There is a risk of disease transmission if they move from plant to plant. If they are to be removed a squirt of water usually dislodges the cuckoo spit and the nymph. Permethrin can be used as a spray. Hope this helps Scouse |
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