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What is it?

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willnbirdie

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What is it?

« on: June 17, 2008, 20:23 »

Hi

Have found on my lettuce leaves what looks like saliva/spit - only a couple of times but what causes it - is there another critter that I could to looking to kill off?

cheers

willnbirdie

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DD.

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What is it?

« Reply #1 on: June 17, 2008, 20:27 »

'Cuckoo spit' no doubt.

The larva of the froghopper. They do little damage to the plant, just wash & go!

http://www.rhs.org.uk/advice/profiles0601/cuckoo_spit.asp

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Did it really tell you to do THAT on the packet?

willnbirdie

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Location: Sunderland, Tyne & Wear
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What is it?

« Reply #2 on: June 17, 2008, 20:32 »

Thanks DD

Definately what it is - cheers for that - couldn't bear for my lovely looking lettuces to be eaten alive.

willnbirdie

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