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Rhodo pest
Maggi Young:
There is a product in the Miracle Grow range that is great for a tonic for ailing rhodos... Miracid... seems to be like a stiff G &T in effect!
Anthony Darby:
I don't think there are any British caterpillars that will eat rhododendron leaves? Vine weevils do, and the damage will be magnified as young leaves expand.
Maggi Young:
--- Quote ---I don't think there are any British caterpillars that will eat rhododendron leaves?
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Really, Anthony? I wish you'd come and tell the little munchers that! I don't know what kind(s) they are, but caterpillars munching rhodos do exist around here.... damage is quite distinct from weevil chomping.
A new rhodo leaf, especially of the indumentum-less type, can be a tender tatsy morsel , it seems.
Indumentum is a good protective against most diners.... must gum up the chops sumat cruel!
Anthony Darby:
Send me a pic Maggie and I'll try to identify them?
Maggi Young:
No pics, Anthony and damge done now so might be next year before we get more. They seem to be nocturnal... catch a few then, quickly squished, not examined!
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