Hi,

Does anyone know what is most likely responsible for eating my laurels?
Just about every leaf has been chewed to some degree.

I am unable to see any insects other than wasps that appear to be attracted
to something on the backs of the leaves.

Thanks.

"Mr Green" wrote in message
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Hi,

Does anyone know what is most likely responsible for eating my laurels?
Just about every leaf has been chewed to some degree.

I am unable to see any insects other than wasps that appear to be
attracted
to something on the backs of the leaves.

Thanks.
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Minute 'Scale Insects' are most likely to blame. A diagnostic
characteristic is to feel for stickiness under the leaf.
The wasps will be feeding on their exudations.
Best Wishes Brian.

"Brian" --- 'flayb' to respond wrote in message
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"Mr Green" wrote in message
...
Hi,

Does anyone know what is most likely responsible for eating my laurels?
Just about every leaf has been chewed to some degree.

I am unable to see any insects other than wasps that appear to be
attracted
to something on the backs of the leaves.

Thanks.
-----------------------
Minute 'Scale Insects' are most likely to blame. A
diagnostic
characteristic is to feel for stickiness under the leaf.
The wasps will be feeding on their exudations.
Best Wishes Brian.


Thanks Brian.
I have just checked and can feel no stickiness.

Here's an image a chewed leaf:

http://www.cxcustom.fsnet.co.uk/chewed.htm

Thanks.

"Mr Green" wrote in message
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Here's an image a chewed leaf:

http://www.cxcustom.fsnet.co.uk/chewed.htm

Thanks.
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Looks very similar to the damage done by 'saw flies' though have
not had them on Nobilis myself.
A good picture~~ have no idea how to send such. Have 5m digital
etc. but lack brain cells!
Sorry can be no more help.
Regards Brian.