Hi neighbors,
We have had some serious aphid infestation on one of our trees in our backyard. It's not clear what kind of tree it is, but my guess would be some sort of ornamental plum or similar.
I bought a bag of ladybugs, but they seemed to have all flew away. I'd like to avoid chemicals&pesticides if possible...
For the time being, hosing the tree off with a high-powered spray seems to be controlling them. Also, they seem to be diminishing on their own to some extent-- maybe it's just a spring phenomenon.
Any info would be most appreciated!
Thanks, --cj
By Chris Johnson
We have had some serious aphid infestation on one of our trees in our backyard. It's not clear what kind of tree it is, but my guess would be some sort of ornamental plum or similar.
I bought a bag of ladybugs, but they seemed to have all flew away. I'd like to avoid chemicals&pesticides if possible...
For the time being, hosing the tree off with a high-powered spray seems to be controlling them. Also, they seem to be diminishing on their own to some extent-- maybe it's just a spring phenomenon.
Any info would be most appreciated!
Thanks, --cj
By Chris Johnson