Picea - white bug issue

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Picea - white bug issue

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What can I use at this time of year to get rid of these white bugs?
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They are all over my Picea, looks to be a white scale like creature - pest oil?

Wasn't sure if the conifer would handle that treatment.

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Re: Picea - white bug issue

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Picture not too good. Looks a bit like resin. If it's bugs, spray with an oil 3 times a week apart.
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Re: Picea - white bug issue

Post by Jan »

Thanks.

Yes, they're bugs. My concern was using oil on conifers.

I'll give it a go.
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