dezzie
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| Posted: Thu Feb 03, 2005 12:32 am Post subject: Chrysanthemum Frothy Substance? |
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Does anyone have any idea what the frothy substance that sometimes appears on chrysanthemum? I assume this is a pest or disease of some sort.
Any ideas? 
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gardenplansireland
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| Posted: Tue Feb 08, 2005 11:19 am Post subject: |
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Yes this is a pest, the froghopper to be exact. It creates and lives in the frothy substance you describe, which is called 'cuckoo-spit'. It sucks the sap and distorts growth.
To get rid of it first hose down the plant with water and then spray with Hexyl. 
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Frank
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| Posted: Tue Feb 08, 2005 1:52 pm Post subject: |
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Great advice gardenplans !
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