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redgum gall wasp

Posted: July 7th, 2022, 11:58 am
by tgward
I have a gall wasp problem on my redgum - and to avoid chemicals was wondering if it is ok to defoliate and when.

Re: redgum gall wasp

Posted: July 7th, 2022, 12:07 pm
by Rory
tgward wrote: July 7th, 2022, 11:58 am I have a gall wasp problem on my redgum - and to avoid chemicals was wondering if it is ok to defoliate and when.
The wasps will lay the eggs in the branches as well, so not sure how its going to help you.
I don't have a solution, but defoliation never helped me get rid of the problem.