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Brown/White lumps appeared on stems of blackcurrant bush - help!

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knottyhair · 25/04/2011 16:47

Does anyone know what this may be, and is there any non-chemical treatment for it? They look like they might be a cocoon for something maybe? Small brown ovals (look a bit like wood lice but smooth, with white stuff underneath that goes like cotton wool when you try to take one off. Thank you!

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occasionalposter · 25/04/2011 17:06

They are scale insects - a type of aphid. They don't seem to be affected by some sprays- the 'scale' protects them. I just pick them off and squash them. It is a bit disgusting but quite satisfying in a way!

knottyhair · 25/04/2011 17:30

Thanks for your help! DP has just blasted them off with the hose but I'll keep an eye out in case they return, in which case I will squash them!

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