You wouldn't think such tiny creatures could cause so much damage but when there are hundreds of them sucking the sap out of a plant it soon becomes weakened. Where are the ladybirds now they are needed?
Saturday, 14 June 2014
Little Green Pests
I noticed that the leaves on my plum tree were suffering some sort of attack as many were curling round. A quick examination of some leaves soon showed the cause. Aphids, greenfly by the score:
You wouldn't think such tiny creatures could cause so much damage but when there are hundreds of them sucking the sap out of a plant it soon becomes weakened. Where are the ladybirds now they are needed?
You wouldn't think such tiny creatures could cause so much damage but when there are hundreds of them sucking the sap out of a plant it soon becomes weakened. Where are the ladybirds now they are needed?
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I have come to the conclusion that nothing is ever where it's needed.
ReplyDeletePolicemen are the worst offenders, Ladybirds I hadn't considered.
You are not wrong there Adrian.
Deleteoh, dear!
ReplyDeleteOh dear indeed TWG
DeleteYou need Ladybirds, lots of them and quick John.{:))
ReplyDeleteI do Roy, or a good soapy mix in the hand sprayer.
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