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hcmcdole Powder Springs, GA(Zone 7b) Oct 28, 2015

Have an infestation of these bugs on a hawthorn tree. You seem to be the resident bug expert so trying to find out what these are and should I spray or let be.

Two close ups and two zoomed in from the close ups.

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Diana_K Contra Costa County, CA(Zone 9b) Oct 28, 2015

Have a look into Wooly Apple Aphid.

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hcmcdole Powder Springs, GA(Zone 7b) Oct 31, 2015

Hi Diana,

That certainly looks like it may be the culprit (or a very close relative). I will have to look into some good control products soon.

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Diana_K Contra Costa County, CA(Zone 9b) Oct 31, 2015

The problem with sprays to control any of these pests with such extreme waxy coating is the difficulty in getting the sprays to stick to the bug. If you can time the spray to kill the young ones, before they get so much 'fluff' you might have better results.

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hcmcdole Powder Springs, GA(Zone 7b) Oct 31, 2015

Thanks - I had read that information too.

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