Symptoms
When nymphs are present, bay tree leaves thicken and curl
at the margins and turn yellow. The discoloured areas later dry up
and become brown. Another sign is white whooly wax and sticky honey
dew which fouls foliage. This can also lead to a further problem
with sooty moulds. Spot them
The damage is caused by an insect, the
bay sucker, sucking sap from the young leaves. The winged adults
are greenish brown and about 2mm long, and they overwinter in
sheltered places. The young nymphs which can be seen in May are
flattened wingless insects, whose bodies are covered with a white
fluffy material.
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Question from
kate
Hi, I have 4 bay trees and I think they have bay sucker .... I have cut off the offending leaves but they keep coming back .. and they have now moved to my peppers and affected my mint and lemon balm. Is there anyway you can get rid of them without having to resort to destroying them ? I really want to save them ... Thank you for you help in advance !
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- Posted: Sat. 25th June 2011 19:19
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