Please identify possible pest?
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Comments (8)I'd also say that poor thing did not do the damage to your rose buds. That looks like some kind of wasp and it was probably hunting the bug that did do the damage. There are a lot of wasps in all different sizes, from miniscule on up to the relatively gigantic tarantula hawks. Most eat other insects, the smaller ones by laying their eggs in caterpillars, to be eaten from the inside while still alive; the larger ones by carrying caterpillars back to their nest to be eaten in a more conventional manner. Kstrong, I'm surprised you have to protect your monarch caterpillars?? I thought they're poisonous. Maybe that's just to birds and the predatory wasps aren't affected?...See MorePlease Help Identify Pest/Disease on Blackberry Leaves
Comments (7)wind.. high winds flap the leaves around.. and they shred themselves on their own thorns ... when jean suggested mechanical.. most of us read that to mean.. IGNORE IT ... there is nothing to do.. and as a newbie.. do understand.. that leaves take a heck of a beating over the season.. and do not look martha stewart perfect all year long ... the leaf is green.. and still functioning.. there is nothing for you to do.. nor worry about.. ken...See Moreplease identify this pest (and please excuse 'test' post)
Comments (3)It is quite similar to cottony cushion scale, going by the photos that I found online, but it doesn't seem to be exactly the same. Obviously it is a scale of some sort that is a close relative. Thanks....See MorePossible Pest ID, Please
Comments (3)It is scale and generally control measures are necessary. Unless you use a systemic control, you will need to make repeated applications because they can be difficult to eradicate. A horticultural oil should do the trick. The best control can be had while the scale is in the "crawler" phase, and they are so small then, you likely won't be able to see them crawling on the leaves (they are tiny specks). So don't miss the repeat applications per the oil's instructions, should you choose to use oil. It also helps to control the small ant population at the same time, because it is not uncommon for ants to feed on the honeydew and protect the scale from natural predators....See Moretropicofcancer (6b SW-PA)
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