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portuguese trees
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goodfellow
portuguese trees
can anyone give the name of a firm that sprays pine trees for pine moths if so please reply as soon as possible.[/b]
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Guest
Portuguese trees
Processionary pine moths which inhabit pine trees are dangerous to the health of humans and deadly for animals.
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Ellie
dont touch!
Dear Guest,
Although I have some qualifications for gardening in UK I must admit to having only a small amount of knowledge regarding Mediterranean horticulture--you are referring to the ravage caused by Thaumetopoea pityocampa,the processionary caterpillar. Is there any remedy to this very nasty pest?
From my studies---of some time past--thought the only way to get rid was to prune out and destroy their nests.But if you have many trees --a very hard task to perform--and on no account touch these horrible pests as they are covered in very irritating hairs. Apparently--not even birds touch them--except one--the hoopoe!
Ive never actually seen any or the nests which are apparently ugly cobweb-like things-------
is it true--that they march in long single file processions--stripping off the pine needles?
Ive gone all "itchy" just writing this.I sympathise greatly with you--pine trees are a particular favourite of mine--I hope you get some professional help real soon and hope your trees can be saved from further damage.
Good luck! Ellie
Although I have some qualifications for gardening in UK I must admit to having only a small amount of knowledge regarding Mediterranean horticulture--you are referring to the ravage caused by Thaumetopoea pityocampa,the processionary caterpillar. Is there any remedy to this very nasty pest?
From my studies---of some time past--thought the only way to get rid was to prune out and destroy their nests.But if you have many trees --a very hard task to perform--and on no account touch these horrible pests as they are covered in very irritating hairs. Apparently--not even birds touch them--except one--the hoopoe!
Ive never actually seen any or the nests which are apparently ugly cobweb-like things-------
is it true--that they march in long single file processions--stripping off the pine needles?
Ive gone all "itchy" just writing this.I sympathise greatly with you--pine trees are a particular favourite of mine--I hope you get some professional help real soon and hope your trees can be saved from further damage.
Good luck! Ellie