gardenplansireland
west of ireland
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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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