This is growing on the new growth of a large pyracantha. Can anyone tell me what it
is....and how to make it go away?
help??
Looks like mealy bugs.
http://mrec.ifas.ufl.edu/LSO/Mealybugs.htm
These two sites have info on getting rid of them without resorting to harsh chemicals. You can also use pesticides that say they kill mealy bugs.
http://www.evergrowing.com/tips/bugs.htm
http://www.chebucto.ns.ca/Recreation/orchidcongress/pests.html
Thanks bettydee! I'll get out the soap...
I think Bettydee is correct on the diagnosis. I had a horrible infestation last year and I finally got rid of them by spraying with a mix of alcohol and water with a squirt of soap in it. It's worked better than anything I've ever tried. I saw a few early this year on my Black & Blue salvias and sprayed once and had no more problems from them so far.
This solution was recommended to me by Josephine (Frostweed).
This message was edited Aug 6, 2007 8:14 AM