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Gardening Know How Questions & Answers - https://questions.gardeningknowhow.comWhite sticky foam on stem of young avocado (one metre tall planted just 3 months ago). When wiped off leaves neat row of holes. See photos. Any help identifying and curing would be most welcome! I’ve just sprayed with soapy water for now…
Drew
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1 Comment To "Young Avocado pest"
#1 Comment By BushDoctor On 12/31/2017 @ 6:21 pm
It is hard to know without seeing the culprit… but by your description, it sounds like a spittlebug. I use neem oil for such applications. just don’t spray when the sun is bright. overcast is the best time.
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