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Scale

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

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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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Thrips

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

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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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Mealybug

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

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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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Scab or verrucosis

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

Solution

Yates Copper Oxychloride Fungicide

Yates Copper Oxychloride Fungicide

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

Leaves yellow and dehydrated. Minute insects under leaves.

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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Iron deficiency

Pale yellow leaves with green veins.

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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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