Went in greenhouse to find loads of these. On glass, on tom leaves. I then checked the outdoor Courgettes and the back of leaves are covered. What are they and how do I get rid before they totally cover my Tom leaves. I've got Mariglolds and they were on them.
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possibly greenhouse whitefly https://www.rhs.org.uk/advice/profile?pid=193Last edited by veggiechicken; 03-06-2018, 06:24 PM.
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The green bug looks like an aphid & the white could be where they cast their nymph skins? I had some on a tomato leaf last year squash them on the leaves,no need to remove the leaves. You could squirt them off with a hand sprayer,a few won’t damage the plant but they reproduce a lot,check them every other day so they don’t overwhelm the plant. Soon they’ll just disappear.Location : Essex
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Woolly aphids are found on woody stems not soft foliage.
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Originally posted by Jungle Jane View PostThe green bug looks like an aphid & the white could be where they cast their nymph skins? I had some on a tomato leaf last year squash them on the leaves,no need to remove the leaves. You could squirt them off with a hand sprayer,a few won’t damage the plant but they reproduce a lot,check them every other day so they don’t overwhelm the plant. Soon they’ll just disappear.
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It feels like they’re there forever but they do disappear eventually,they need to eat first,then they’ll probably either get eaten by predators or fly off to a nearby shrub to overwinter. You’re doing well limiting their existence & looking after your plants. I have aphids overwinter on my forsythia & I noticed a neighbour has some on their ivy that hangs over my garden early spring I prune out the young tips which helps & I cut all the overhanging ivy,it takes over my sideway. By not using chemicals you’re keeping a good balance of good insects & wildlife to help you.Location : Essex
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