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Baby insects on potato plants

  • 28-05-2014 9:00am
    #1
    Grindley
    Registered Users Posts: 52 ✭✭


    Hi I wonder if there is anyone out there that can advise me. I am growing 'early' potatoes and this morning noticed a small nest of yellowish (baby) insects on one of my plants. I am not sure if they are harmful or harmless to the plant. Any advice??????


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  • #2
    redser7
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,730 ✭✭✭redser7


    I guess a photo would help. Personally I would take the leaf off and chuck it somewhere away from the plants.


  • #3
    Grindley
    Registered Users Posts: 52 ✭✭Grindley


    Hi Redser, Technology, to my regret, intimidates me, so I don't (at present) know how to sent pictures via the internet. I did though, even before your advice, pluck off the potato leaves (with insects attached) and throw it onto a nettle patch that is growing in a corner of my garden. Many beneficial insects like nettles, so I feel I gave them an even chance. G


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