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Scale

Poor growth, pale dehydrated leaves. Fruit small and dry. Hard, scale-like insects on woody and green stems.

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.

Thrips

Silvering of foliage and fruit. Black spots of excrement may be seen.

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.

Mealybug

Presence of black sooty mould. Small, mealy insects found in protected cavities.

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.

Scab or verrucosis

Irregular, grey, scabby, wart-like growth on fruit or stems.

Solution

Yates Copper Oxychloride Fungicide

A fungicide that controls a wide range of fungal and bacterial diseases on fruit, vegetables and ornamentals, protecting the plant.

Mites

Leaves yellow and dehydrated. Minute insects under leaves.

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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.

Iron deficiency

Pale yellow leaves with green veins.

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