Print Page - They have come back

Title: They have come back
Post by: Froglegs on November 30, 2007, 14:54:32

Just cannot get rid. :'(

Title: Re: They have come back
Post by: angle shades on November 30, 2007, 15:07:35

I always use meths and a toothbrush if that helps/ shades x

Title: Re: They have come back
Post by: RosieMcPosie on November 30, 2007, 15:47:39

what is it?

Title: Re: They have come back
Post by: angle shades on November 30, 2007, 15:58:06

:) wooley aphid/ shades x

Title: Re: They have come back
Post by: star on November 30, 2007, 16:11:45

Even vodka on a ear bud works......you can have a tipple as you topple 'em :D

Title: Re: They have come back
Post by: angle shades on November 30, 2007, 16:15:17

;D that's a better idea /shades

Title: Re: They have come back
Post by: Froglegs on November 30, 2007, 20:34:16

Spent two days in Summer with a paint brush & meths, thought I'd got them all, i wrong was i?. :'(

Title: Re: They have come back
Post by: star on November 30, 2007, 20:43:13

Trouble is, the wooley overcoat is a waterproof protection. Meths should have done the trick. But eggs are laid in bark crevices (I believe) Im not sure if a winter tar wash would help.

They are a bit like scale insect, a nightmare to get rid of.......hope you get it sussed

Title: Re: They have come back
Post by: Froglegs on December 02, 2007, 11:56:37

What if i put a fatball in it do you think the birds well eat the Aphids as well. :-\

Title: Re: They have come back
Post by: louise stella on December 02, 2007, 22:36:04

Quote from: star on November 30, 2007, 16:11:45
Even vodka on a ear bud works......you can have a tipple as you topple 'em :D

...and I suppose you wouldn't feel so bothered about them........

hic

louise

Allotments 4 All

Produce => Pests & Diseases => Topic started by: Froglegs on November 30, 2007, 14:54:32