Tweet
I have a Bradley tree which has an aphid infestation. Many leaves are curled. I have tried to remove by hand (I don't want to use insecticides) but there are too many and the curled leaves are hard to access without destroying them. The worst are often the new shoots and I wondered about cutting the off but wondered if this would cause any longer term damage to the tree. He bees love it though.
-
-
Do you have any phots?
Have you seen any predators at all?Last edited by fishpond; 28-06-2015, 06:06 PM.Feed the soil, not the plants.
(helps if you have cluckies)
Man v Squirrels, pigeons & Ants
Bob -
I don't have photos but can take one tonight. No predators but regular visits by bees and the odd ant.Comment
-
I'm sorry but I can't make out what sort of tree it is you are posting about.Comment
-
Get rid of the Ants.
The predators will arrive.Feed the soil, not the plants.
(helps if you have cluckies)
Man v Squirrels, pigeons & Ants
BobComment
-
I have the same problem.
(did you mean Bramley rather than bradley?)
Would a 3" strip of vaseline around the trunk get rid of the ants? Like Blueradish, I don't want to poison anything....just 'rebalance' nature in my favour
Comment
-
Sorry about the typo. It is indeed a Bramley! I have added a couple of pictures. Hopefully these will help. Thanks.Comment
-
I tried that, it worked to a degree. I found a brilliant solution, but it is not organic.Originally posted by muddled View PostI have the same problem.
(did you mean Bramley rather than bradley?)
Would a 3" strip of vaseline around the trunk get rid of the ants? Like Blueradish, I don't want to poison anything....just 'rebalance' nature in my favour
But for organic, try Borax mixed in or sprinkled over the top of the vaseline (never done this), but no reason why this should not work.Feed the soil, not the plants.
(helps if you have cluckies)
Man v Squirrels, pigeons & Ants
BobComment
-
I have seen a lot worseOriginally posted by Blue Radish View Post
By removing leaves you will be weakening the tree even further, seriously, go to 5 and get rid of the ants.
If the aphids are really getting too much, try cooking oil or just squashing them.Feed the soil, not the plants.
(helps if you have cluckies)
Man v Squirrels, pigeons & Ants
BobComment
-
Thanks for the advice!Comment
Comment