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Old 23-06-2008, 11:49 PM
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Default brussels pest

Some of my leafs on the brussels are being attacked which looks like grey dust , it does rub off but it leaves a wet residue
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That would be mealy cabbage aphid: The Royal Horticultural Society - Gardening Advice: Mealy Cabbage Aphid
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there is a flower,pyrethrum,i believe is the chrysanthemum family,so could a brew be made to spray the affected plants with,has anyone tried this,as some bug sprays contain it,if so would it be a safer/organic option.
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