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What's on my apple tree?

Golaco · 2017-07-23 17:00:49

Hi folks, noticed a grey 'fluffy' growth on my apple tree recently. Have done some googling and think it might be a lichen but not sure Anything to be worried about?

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23-07-2017 6:00pm

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Golaco

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Hi folks, noticed a grey 'fluffy' growth on my apple tree recently. Have done some googling and think it might be a lichen but not sure

Anything to be worried about?

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#2 23-07-2017 6:53pm
magicbastarder

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that's not lichen - it's an insect, i think a scale insect.

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#3 23-07-2017 10:25pm
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Try spraying on some washing up liquid mixed with water.

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#4 23-07-2017 10:39pm
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It's a absolute nightmare to get rid of, my father's garden has been plagued by them.

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#5 26-07-2017 10:10am
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Malathion or any other systemic insecticide will clear it but it must be systemic. Personally, I just put up with them as I don't want to use insecticides in my garden.

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