Section of bark around the base of the tree dies back. Decline in overall health of the tree.
Green, orange and dark brown insects, ranging from 1 cm long when young to 2 – 3 cm long when mature. Bronze Orange Bugs suck the sap from new stems, leaves and fruit stalks.
Large growths or lumps along branches.
Removing all growths and destroying infected stems by binning or burning.
Feed the tree with Yates Dynamic Lifter Soil Improver & Plant Fertiliser to help it recover.
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