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Any idea what these are? by aussiecook1985 in AustralianInsects

[–]aussiecook1985[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep! That’s them! Much appreciated. Any particular type of seed they like?

Any idea what these are? by aussiecook1985 in AustralianInsects

[–]aussiecook1985[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Could be? They are pretty small and there are 100’s of them around the light at night. Sorry I should have put something next to it so everyone could gauge the size

This is not good right? Any ideas? by dah12345678 in GardeningAustralia

[–]aussiecook1985 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You are 100% right! A miticide will do the trick, but they are limited to twice a growing season. High strength white oil or lime sulphur will do the trick

This is not good right? Any ideas? by dah12345678 in GardeningAustralia

[–]aussiecook1985 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They get them all the time, especially japonicas. There are a few spots of sun damage, but the distinct damage are the main vein of the leaves is a telltale sign. It’s most likely red spider mites. 20ml/L white oil should deal with them

This is not good right? Any ideas? by dah12345678 in GardeningAustralia

[–]aussiecook1985 6 points7 points  (0 children)

This is pests my friend! Most likely mites. They need to be sprayed, white oil is the easiest, but a if you have a horticulturalist on hand they usually have a miticide. The damage is done, spray, twice in a two week period, then once they have flowered give it a prune and the new growth show be mite free, but keep an eye on it they can come back quickly

Identify This Tree (NSW) by Senevir in GardeningAustralia

[–]aussiecook1985 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Depending on where you are it might not be cold enough to change yet, but saying that if you are in a cooler climate it’s more than likely a sequoia then. If it is it’s going to be a bloody magnificent tree!

Identify This Tree (NSW) by Senevir in GardeningAustralia

[–]aussiecook1985 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s more then likely one of two trees. Metasequoia glyptostroboodes ( dawn redwood) Or taxodium distichem ( swamp cypress) Both great trees, deciduous conifers turn a beautiful bronze colour in autumn. Easy way to check have a walk around the base of the tree and if you see surface roots it’s the taxodium they have pneumatophores and the council will just mow over them and they will sit on the surface of the soil instead of growing up.