What is this white stuff on my bush?
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rhizo_1 (North AL) zone 7
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White powdery stuff on leaves of my rose bush
Comments (2)Hi B2, Yes! Roses do very definitely get mildew! I'm linking a thread where I expounded upon my own personal theory on how to minimize the problem, and there will probably be others along with info on what works best for them. When I was in the green industry I used some of the different commercial mildew suppressants, with little improvement, and here at home I had tried the "home remedy" kinds of things like baking soda and milk, but the only thing I've found to work for me is the "watering theory" I talk about in the linked thread. The swap WAS fun! Hope you can make it to the Fall Swap! (Hope I can make it too! I'm taking my vacation a couple weeks earlier than normal this year, and I happened to think, about a week ago, that that might keep me out of the mix this fall! Will just have to wait till then and see what date gets picked!) Good luck with your roses, Skybird Here is a link that might be useful: RMG: Roses...See MoreWhat is this white, fuzzy, sticky stuff on my Olive Tree?
Comments (4)Thanks David, I took some sample cuttings down to my local nursery, and they identified it as Wooly Aphids. I think I caught it early enough and I've given the tree a good washing. I'll wait and see......See MoreWhat is this white stringy stuff clinging to the bark in my container?
Comments (1)Mold hyphae remove the mulch that has it on it. Let top of soil dry Not debilitating...See MoreWhat's this white stuff on my mulberry tree?
Comments (12)It's a scale infestation and a pretty severe one at that. Mulberries are prone to various types of scale, which are prolific, sucking insects that deplete plant vigor by feeding on internal fluids and juices. This looks like white peach scale (Pseudaulacaspis pentagona, aka mulberry scale). Control is difficult as the scale is armored so relatively immune to contact pesticides unless very carefully timed. A systemic may be your best bet but even they are only moderately effective and you may need repeat applications. You may want to check with your county extension service for their recommendations. And this is an extension fact sheet discussing the scale: white peach scale....See Morepickindaisies
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