Bush infestation

mcbert

Hi,


I have this bush growing in the front garden, but the end of every branch is covered in little grey pods of some sort. Eggs maybe? And the underside of the leaves in each area are covered in loads of small flies.

So what is it, and how do I treat it?

Thanks.

magicbastarder

they're aphids - sap sucking insects.

lk67

Most insecticides will kill them off. You can get environment friendly alternatives too. Pop in to your local garden centre.

Unless you know a ladybird wrangler...

Marhay70

You don't need insecticides, just mix a small drop of soft soap with water in a hand sprayer and spray infected parts, make sure you spray the undersides of leaves as well.

mcbert

Thanks everyone. Ill try the soap first, head to the garden centre if that doesn't work.

Supercell

Definitely aphids. I've noticed that they seem to go for the weakest plants in my garden, for example i've an apple tree thats struggling this year and i saw yesterday that it's got some of them on it. Once you have got rid of them keep the bush watered and fed, it may be stressed.