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    MichiganDot on
    April 3, 2018
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    Yes, those could be springtail nymphs. The good news is that they don't damage crops. http://ipm.ucanr.edu/PMG/PESTNOTES/pn74136.html

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    Cipry on
    April 3, 2018
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    Yes, I know that the picture is blurry, but I can not make a clearer picture because the camera is not meant to make clear shots for this insects so small. I used a 20X magnifying glass but I need a microscope camera for these insects that are very small. Regarding these insects, I think they are springtails!?, but who has more experience can confirm. Thank You!

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    MichiganDot on
    April 3, 2018
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    The picture was blurry when I enlarged it so I can't tell for sure. It looks like either a white aphid or mealybug. If mealybug seems correct (aphid is more likely), look for ladybug larvae before reaching for a pesticide. Ladybug larvae eat mealybugs and the two are not easy to tell apart.

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    BushDoctor on
    April 10, 2018
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    You can do this relatively safely, even with improper pruning with little harm. In response, the tree will send up many small shoots that you will need to keep pruned in order to keep the tree manageable. This is best done right before the tree starts to grow vigorously for the year.

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    April 15, 2018
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    A lemon tree should most likely do well in the same place as coconut trees, but this depends on the conditions and soil you have. These articles have more information about how to choose a good location for planting lemon trees:

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/lemons/how-to-grow-a-lemon-tree.htm
    http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/citrus/lemons.htm
    http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/hs402

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    April 19, 2018
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    Thank you for sending us your gardening question. Lemon trees do have dormant periods, however they can also experience leaf drop from pests and disease. These articles may help you:

    http://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/lemons/how-to-grow-a-lemon-tree.htm

    http://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/lemons/lemon-tree-leaf-drop.htm

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    BushDoctor on
    April 24, 2018
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    This could be many pests, but It looks like I might see a little webbing. This would indicate spider mites. Neem oil is a very good broad range pesticide, as long as you apply it on a cloudy day, or in the evening. Garlic, and rosemary oil also makes very good natural pesticide.

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    BushDoctor on
    April 24, 2018
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    This will usually happen when there is too much nitrogen, or not enough phosphorus and potassium in the soil. You can fix this by adding potassium phosphate, or any fertilizer high in potassium and phosphorus.

    It is also very good to keep dolomitic lime and iron sulfate handy. You will want to apply this every few months. This will prevent many problems before they start.

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    May 1, 2018
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    Move your Lemon Tree to the sunniest part of your home, Lemon Trees need lots of sunlight and will not flower without it.
    Provide even watering.
    During the winter months the Lemon Tree needs to have a bit cooler temperature-around 60 degrees F for a few hours each day through early spring.
    Constant warm temperatures will keep them from flowering.
    In spring you can stress the plant by stopping watering for 2 weeks, then water it twice as much as you normally would. This can often shock the tree into blooming.

    Don't do this more then once, and then resume your normal watering schedule.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/lemons/growing-lemon-trees-containers.htm

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