Tuesday, June 10, 2008

Azalea Lace Bugs

This University of Georgia photo is an typical example of azalea lace bug damage. Each year I see two or three beautiful Cherokee County azalea plantings devastated by this insect. Master Gardeners should recognize it.
The web site below should be helpful. ~ Joe


http://insects.tamu.edu/fieldguide/aimg43.html

2 comments:

Keith said...

Is this what Wayne had on the leaves that he brought to the CCMGA meeting? Guess I better check the azaleas in the morning.

usda8aahs8/9 said...

Yes, because there can be a couple of generations per year they can get to be large numbers.If unchecked for a couple of years they will greatly weaken a plant.

Joe