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kevinjohnsonmbe Grand Master

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Just looked at some images Roz. I'd say yes, that one is, thanks for the pointer!!

 

The question I have to answer is - is that the cause of the problem or was it just a random find which just happened to be on that leaf I picked. I'll have another look tomorrow and see if I can find more on the other areas / leaves.

 

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Just looked at some images Roz. I'd say yes, that one is, thanks for the pointer!!

 

The question I have to answer is - is that the cause of the problem or was it just a random find which just happened to be on that leaf I picked. I'll have another look tomorrow and see if I can find more on the other areas / leaves.

 

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The ladybird larva is there because it is finding lots of aphids (which are the cause of the problem) to eat. Let them get on with it.

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The ladybird larva is there because it is finding lots of aphids (which are the cause of the problem) to eat. Let them get on with it.

 

 

I don't know the (short) history of the tree, apparently it has never fruited well, don't know if it's just a bad year for aphid or if it's a regular occurrence. Never been pruned so planning a restorative prune to start a frame and a light top dressing see if it lifts its spirit next Spring. Thanks for info 👍🏻

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I think it has been a bad year for aphids, have a young Quince which I have had to spray with a strong soapy solution several times to get rid of the little blighters (not a fan of pesticide unless really required).

 

Could you please say just how soapy the solution was? Did you use a detergent or a soap?

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