A large branch on my grand old lemon tree was dead. I cut it off and immediately discovered the cause....
Bronze Orange bugs! They are everywhere. Now, accoring to my sources, October and November are the big months for these guys and as they suck on the sap, they cause damage to the branches - hence the dead one!
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Options:
Confidor - an inspect spray that works, but also kills the 'goodies' - of which I have plenty.... spiders, ladybugs etc
handpicking - drop them into a bucket of hot water with metho or detergent. Problem: they are stink bugs.... so it is full nucler protection gear to avoid getting stinked.
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