FIGHTING INSECT PESTS
The following Insects are increasing in numbers, viz.:—White mussel scale, mealy bug, fern aphids, thrips on ferns. Wcodlice, Slaters and Slugs Continue to use the calcium arsenate poison baits. These baits will soon destroy all these destructive pests. Light Brown Apple Moth The small, green, active caterpillars of this moth are now to be found destroying the leaves of begonia (Rex) and other glasshouse plants. Spray With arsenate of lead. Fainted Apple Moth Keep a lookout for the woolly tufted caterpillars of this destructive moth, w hich is now to be found on begonia, aspidistra, ferns, orchids and other plants. Spray same as for light brown apple moth. Oleander Scale This is a very common, round, whitish, or light-coloured yellow scale, often covering the leaves of palms, aspidistras, orchids and other plants grown in the glasshouse or fernery. "When the scales are removed the leaves are all blotched and unsightly. Spray with starch spray. The starch should be allowed to remain on the leaves for a few days before being washed or hosed off.
Ants on Orchids These troublesome insects often congregate in numbers on the flowers, especially young flowers, of orchids, and make the plants look unsightly. Spray with black leaf 40.
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Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 852, 21 December 1929, Page 38
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