We recently got in all the bagged Grape. Blueberry, Raspberry etc plants in. Of course--they are in the warm GH.
I was keeping an eye on them because, last spring, when we got all these in the same thing happened
as is now happening to the new shipment.
Out of nowhere--the stems are getting these tiny droplets of some kind of clear, gel-like beads on them all
up and down. I believe they are eggs of some sort that are now appearing because of the warm GH.
What else would look like clear, minute droplets on all the stems?
Las year--all the stems were coverd with these things as well and,eventually, ended up having Aphids
all up and down the stems and new growths --and the plants died and were discarded,
None of them were purchased. Now I am seeing the same thing.
I marked down (store use) a spray bottle of Sevin fruit and veg. spray and sprayed all the stems with it
a couple of days ago. Hope it helps.
If no "higher authority" gets uppity about me doing this--I will try to do it once a week.
I will try to take my camera with me Sunday and see if I can get a macro of these clear, gel-like beads
on the stems. Maybe someone will chime in on what these are.
Does anyone know if there is an Aphid--or other sucking insect, that would have these kind of things
up and down woody stems--like Grapes, Raspberries, Blueberries, and such???????
I can just wipe the gel-thingies off if I just run my fingers up and down the stems.
Sorry--I do not have a picture. Opinions welcome! Gita
