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Eggs we cannot identify

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  • 19-09-2008 6:02pm
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    tomcollins97
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    We found these eggs in the garden today beside our patio on an area of grass that had been killed with a gallup weed killer containing glyphosat acid

    Anyone have any idea what these are? We didn't like the look of them & there were thousands - so we poured petrol on them & set fire to the lot. They did not burn very well as they are obviously full of water - will need a second go!

    We live in Dublin and have never seen anything like this before! Any help gratefully appreciated!

    Tom


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    Ding Dong
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    mmmm.. looks like the eggs of a Dilldo Fly. Youre gonna have some fun getting rid of those!


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    Irish Gardener
    Registered Users Posts: 451 ✭✭Irish Gardener


    tomcollins97 wrote: »

    Anyone have any idea what these are? We didn't like the look of them & there were thousands - so we poured petrol on them & set fire to the lot. They did not burn very well as they are obviously full of water - will need a second go!

    Sometimes I despair. I really hope you were joking.
    Improve the drainage in that area as you have a touch of algae.
    Google "lawn algae" for more info.
    Ding Dong wrote:
    mmmm.. looks like the eggs of a Dilldo Fly. Youre gonna have some fun getting rid of those!

    Helpful. How are your chillis getting on with the greenfly?
    Any luck with the reply you received.....


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    Ding Dong
    Registered Users Posts: 230 ✭✭Ding Dong


    washed the chilli plant down with the hose and the greenfly seems to have dissapeared ok. Got a spray solution for the greenfly on the geraniums, but it doesnt seem to be as successful. I think I may need to bring them out and give them a blast with the hose too. Bit dissapointed with the solution really. Cost €10 and the ol' hose did a quicker fix really! Thanks for the advice!


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