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Camellia

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Aphids

New leaves distorted and yellow, foliage and stems covered in sooty mould, insects crowded on young leaves and shoots.

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Solution

Yates Super Shield Rose Spray - Concentrate

Yates Super Shield Rose Spray - Concentrate

A systemic fungicide and contact insecticide, kills pests and mites on contact and systemically works from within the plant to control common diseases.
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Camellia Tea Mite

Foliage develops a bronze discolouration down the central midrib of the leaf.

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Solution

Yates Nature's Way Vegie Insect Spray Natrasoap - Ready to Use

Yates Nature's Way Vegie Insect Spray Natrasoap - Ready to Use

A fast acting broad spectrum insecticide based on natural, low toxic and organic ingredients. It controls by contact action.
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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.

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Solution

Yates Iron Chelate

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.
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Petal blight

The disease starts as pale marks on coloured petals and brown marks on white petals. The spots enlarge rapidly and by the end of the day, the whole flower has collapsed into a brown, mushy mess.

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Solution

Avoid overhead watering. Remove affected flowers and bin them.

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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

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.
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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.

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Solution

Identify and treat the sap-sucking pests with suitable insecticide and the sooty mould will eventually fade away.

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Thrips

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

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Solution

 

Yates Super Shield Rose Spray - Concentrate

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.
Two Spotted Mite

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

 

Yates Nature's Way Vegie Insect Spray Natrasoap - Ready to Use

Yates Nature's Way Vegie Insect Spray Natrasoap - Ready to Use

A fast acting broad spectrum insecticide based on natural, low toxic and organic ingredients. It controls by contact action.
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Whiteflies

Wilting and stunting of new shoots. Can cause silvering and yellowing of leaves (eg. squash) and uneven ripening of tomatoes and sometimes plant death. Sooty mould often accompanies large numbers of white flies as they excrete honeydew when feeding on plant tissue.

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Solution

 

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

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.

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