What "creature" is this on my rose?
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What is this sucking creature on my rose? (photo)
Comments (3)They can get worse if you don't do something. I think horticultural oil will smother. Neem oil can also be used. Look for and control ants, as they protect and encourage the scale so they can harvest the honeydew. If they are all on one cane, I just cut off the infected part and put it in the trash. Here is a link that might be useful: UC Davis page on soft scale...See MoreCreatures on my tomato plants, friend or foe?
Comments (2)I cannot be sure just what they are. If they are causing damage to the plants you may need to control them and since yellow sticky traps will attract and capture Whitefly those same traps may do that with these. Maybe an Insecticidal Soap spray will be needed. Some people even report good control of pests in the greenhouse with a handheld vacuum....See MoreWeird creature have taken residence in my bin
Comments (1)Photos of the gray "worms" would help. The brown sand things are probably mites. Here are links to some photos of common worm bin critters. http://www.allthingsorganic.com/How_To/12.asp http://vermicomposters.ning.com/photo/albums/worm-bin-creatures http://mypeoplepc.com/members/arbra/bbb/id16.html Andrew...See MoreWhat is this creature in my worm bin
Comments (1)it didn't work -- try uploading it to http://tinypic.com/ Here is a link that might be useful: Tiny Pic...See More
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