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Old 01-06-2006, 10:30 PM
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Can anyone help?

I have a small, orange coloured Acer in the garden and have noticed tonight that it's stem is covered in what looks like brown, oval shaped things sitting on top of a cotton wool like substance.

What do I use to get rid of it as I don't want to lose this plant, or let it spread.

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Old 02-06-2006, 12:34 AM
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An old fashioned remedy was to get a pad of cotton wool, soak it in methylated spirits, and wipe the affected stems. Doesn't harm the plant, but the bugs don't like it!!

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Old 02-06-2006, 05:56 PM
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An old fashioned remedy was to get a pad of cotton wool, soak it in methylated spirits, and wipe the affected stems. Doesn't harm the plant, but the bugs don't like it!!

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I've heard the same but never tried it
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Old 02-06-2006, 11:00 PM
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Thanks for the advice. I raided hubby's garage and found some methylated on the shelf, used as instructed and plant is now clear.

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