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philt
White Belt
Joined: 10 Sep 2005
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 Posted: Sat Sep 10, 2005 10:21 pm Post subject: pests & diseases |
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Dear all,
Have had my bonsai (hackberry) since Christmas 2004 and has been healthy up to now. In the last few weeks the soil has formed mould on the surface and on closer inspection today i can see small insects and transparent worms, ugh! can anyone help please?
treatments etc,
Many thanks
Phil |
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Stymie
Black Belt
Joined: 18 Aug 2004
Posts: 10011
Location: My head feels as though it's in a vice. S.Yorks.UK Zone 8a
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| Posted: Sun Sep 11, 2005 10:53 pm Post subject: Re: pests & diseases |
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Hello Phil and welcome.
Its a worry I know but don't despair. The first line of action will be to spray and water with a few drops of soft soap or detergent added. This is a gentle remedy and will do no harm. It can be repeated on alternate days. If this doesn't clear things up, try a dose of Provado (available in your garden centre or nursery) following the printed instructions meticulously. Please read the sticky thread above and give as much information as possible, in particular where you keep it and what kind of planting medium it is in. Come back as often as you like. |
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Dick
Black Belt
Joined: 21 Aug 2004
Posts: 8828
Location: Western New York State, USA - Zone 4b
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| Posted: Mon Sep 12, 2005 5:31 am Post subject: Re: pests & diseases |
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| Sounds suspiciously like fungus gnats. Do a site search with that title and you will come up with a lengthy discussion on these critters. Don't worry, they are not injourous to plants and only feed on the decaying matter in the soil. |
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