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Hi everyone!

So I have a few melaleuca’s the ground, mainly linariifolia, little red and a swamp paperbark. I’ve noticed that the new growth has come under attack. A lot of it has become warped and in other parts the new leaves are all stuck together with webbing. I’ve attached a couple of pics.

I’m in Western Australia if that helps so no myrtle rust. I’ve sprayed with eco-oil but, am unsure if this is enough.

Does anyone know what this is and how to deal with it?

Thank you for any help!

Can't really see much from your photos but the webbing may be caused by web moth. It attacks Melaleuca as well as a number of other genera. I get them here in SA on some of my mels and other things. I generally pick them off by hand but a product targeted at catepillars like Yates Success will also work and I have used it when infestations are more severe.

Thanks for the reply Terry. I think you are right. It’s ruined the new growth of most of my melaleucas. Really disappointed but, I shall heed your advice and get stuck into it.

Thank you again!

Maybe it will promote ramification?

Mickeyjaytee wrote: ↑November 4th, 2022, 4:05 pm It’s ruined the new growth of most of my melaleucas.

If you don't spot them early, they can do a lot of damage when the numbers build up. However, your mels will recover

Hard to see on the photos. Are the sawfly larve?


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