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Archbonsaist in training
Join Date: Aug-2004
Location: Wynne
Country: United States
Posts: 479
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Wooly aphids are the fuzzy white bugs. They are covered by a protective layer of wax secretions, and according to a quick research online, insecticidal soaps are not very effective due to the waxy covering. According to what I have read, a systemic insecticide works best.
While I have seen these critters on my landscape pines, I have never had the misfortune to have them on my bonsai. I am sure that my luck won't hold out, though, since I am surrounded by MANY white pines. I guess I will have to prepeare for an eventual infestation....
Regards,
John
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