Woolly aphids!

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ken
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I was summer-pruning my apples last weekend, and was stopped in my tracks on seeing a problem I haven't experienced in many years of growing apples, but instantly recognized - woolly aphids! The RHS Fruit Book recommends using systemic insecticides, but I'd rather not. Has anyone got any other suggestions, please?
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Don't know sorry... I've been lucky to not face aphids in jumpers! The normal ones are bad enough :) Will be watching this post to see if anyone has any ideas
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Johnboy
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Hi Ken,
I have always treated Wooly Aphid by treating by brushing with Methylated Spirits which I was taught to do by my grandfather back in the 1940's. Certainly an old method but still very effective.
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ken
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Good to hear from you, Johnboy. This in fact is what I've done - and I think the heavy rain last weekend may also have washed some away/drowned some. So far, so good, but I'll keep an eye on the trees for sign of a return.
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