Moth type infestation (forum)
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Wendy starts with ...
Could anyone identify this infestation on my raspberry canes and advise a treatment please? (Preferably organic)
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Time: 4th January 2012 4:34pm
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Phil@Tyalgum says...
They are actually Passion Vine hoppers, Scolypopa australis, and are sap suckers on a variety of commercial crops. Control is best in around November when the juvenilles are about - they are known as "fluffy bums" (truly!) and secrete a lot of honeydew which can lead to sooty mould. Should be susceptible to natural pyrethrum based sprays.
Time: 4th January 2012 10:28pm
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Wendy says...
Thank you so much Phil! I'm going to try a garlic and soap spray first, then resort to pyrethrum if that doesn't see them off.
Time: 5th January 2012 9:08am
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