[Lincolnparkdc] Aphid help!

[Bill Sweeney]

I have found this a good resource on integrated aphid control: https://hgic.clemson.edu/factsheet/integrated-pest-management-i-p-m-for-aphids/ <https://hgic.clemson.edu/factsheet/integrated-pest-management-i-p-m-for-aphids/>



> On Jun 8, 2021, at 11:21 AM, Peder Magee <pvwmagee at gmail.com> wrote:
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> Hi all:
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> Wondering if anyone has any good ideas on how to combat an aphid infestation in our Crepe Myrtle tree.  Several of our neighbors use Mosquito Squad and, apparently as a result, our tree is covered in aphids – I think the mosquito treatment might ward off natural aphid predators though I don’t know for sure.  This means the tree shed leaves that are covered in sticky aphid gunk that gets on other plants and makes a real mess.  I’m also worried about the health of the tree.  In the past Mosquito Squad offered a treatment in which they injected some chemical into the ground around the tree that repelled the aphids to some extent.  They no longer offer that treatment.  I know  spraying neem oil and similar things helps but the tree is quite tall (25 feet or so) and large so it is impossible to cover the tree’s leaves even when I get on the ladder.  Does anyone know of services that can treat the tree or have other ideas?  Any insight would be very much appreciated.
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> Thanks so much.
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> PS  I have tried to purchase ladybugs, which do eat aphids.  In the past Ginko carried them but they lost their supply due to the fires on the west coast last year.  Does anyone have a ladybug source?
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