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Iron Deficiency

Leaves turning yellow or brown in the margins between the veins which may remain green, while young leaves may appear to be bleached

Solution

Yates Iron Chelate

Fast acting liquid that corrects iron deficiency, common in camellias, azaleas and other acid loving plants as well as citrus, roses and vegetables.

Powdery Mildew

Powdery white film on leaves.

Solution

Yates Nature's Way Fungus Spray

Protects against a very wide range of fungal and bacterial diseases. It is formulated from copper and sulfur, which are naturally occurring compounds.

Rust

Orange pustules on leaves or stems.

Solution

Yates Super Shield Rose Spray - Concentrate

A combination of systemic fungicide and contact insecticide. Kills pests and mites on contact and works from within the plant to control black spot, powdery mildew and rust on roses and ornamentals in the home garden.

Scale

White patches on stems or pink or brown raised dome like structures on leaves and stalks about 3-5mm

Solution

Yates Nature's Way Organic Citrus, Vegie & Ornamental Spray

Unique organically certified pyrethrum and plant-based oil combination insecticide, with twin modes of action against garden pests.

Sooty Mould

Black sooty growth covering any part of the leaf, stem or branch of plants. Caused by the presence of sap-sucking insects on the plants such as aphids, scale and mealybugs.

Solution

Control the sap-sucking insects and eventually, the sooty mould will fade away.

Thrips

Thrips suck the sap, leaving a white mottled appearance on leaves. Other symptoms are browning on petals and fruit, and flower drop.

Solution

Yates Nature's Way Organic Citrus, Vegie & Ornamental Spray

Unique organically certified pyrethrum and plant-based oil combination insecticide, with twin modes of action against garden pests.

Two-Spotted Mite

Yellow mottling or bronzing of the leaves similar to lace bug damage. Significant distortion of flower and leaf buds. Fine webbing can be seen on heavy infestations.

Solution