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Ants in the branches means you have a more destructive pest like scale or aphids being tended by the ants, or perhaps you live in a flood zone? Contrary to popular opinion, the ants aren't sunning themselves up there!

Take a pocket magnifier, and look at the undersides of the leaves and developing buds for the tiny green, black or crimson bodies of the aphids (may be winged or un-winged). Scale develops along the branches there is some info in the ***FAQ*** on both subjects (look under PESTS) with good scale photos.

Regards

Matt

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22-Mar-2004	#2
TreeBay Tips:5¢ Advice:Free *MODERATOR GROUP* Join Date: Aug-2001 Location: Silicon Valley Country: USA USDA Zone: 9 AHS Heat Zone: 4 Posts: 9,737	Ants in the branches means you have a more destructive pest like scale or aphids being tended by the ants, or perhaps you live in a flood zone? Contrary to popular opinion, the ants aren't sunning themselves up there! Take a pocket magnifier, and look at the undersides of the leaves and developing buds for the tiny green, black or crimson bodies of the aphids (may be winged or un-winged). Scale develops along the branches there is some info in the *FAQ* on both subjects (look under PESTS) with good scale photos. Regards Matt __________________ Want to be a seller on bonsaiAUCTIONS? Get authorized today! bonsaiTALK: Over 100,005.36 Megabytes Served this Month!