Melaleuca Pest

[Mickeyjaytee]

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!

[terryb]

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.

[Mickeyjaytee]

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!

[Raging Bull]

Maybe it will promote ramification?

[terryb]

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

[tgooboon]

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


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