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[Ed & Pat Fackler <rocmdw@aye.net>]

Richard:

     Please identify your beneficial predators of WAA.

     Thanks.

Ed

"Richard J. Ossolinski" wrote:

> Waite,
> My guess is that you have wooly apple aphid.  We're bombed with it here in
> Gouldsboro this
> year, probably because the beneficial predators were so late to show up
> (negative consequence of thinning with carbaryl?)   A bit of WWA here and
> there usually doesn't warrant major concern, but it can be pretty nasty 
> stuff
> if it gets down amoung the roots, where it causes the formation of
> undesireable gall
> tissue that can cause affected roots to stop functioning, which, in turn, 
> can
> result in retarded growth, stunting, or even death, especially in young 
> trees.
> There are several natural predators/parasites, however, and I've read that
> cover sprays for codling moth can control minor infestations.
> Good luck.
> Richard
>
>
> waite8@aol.com wrote:
> >
> > This morning I was prunning the water sprouts on my apple trees. On some 
> > of
> > them I noticed a white foam around some of the joints. When I would rub it
> > between my fingers it was wet to the touch, a little slimy and slightly
> > stifcy. Any idea what it is, and should I worry and eliminate it. If so, 
> > what
> > is the treatment. Thanks, Waite Maclin, Cushing, Maine
> >
> >
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