The first of ‘The Wildlife Strikes Back’ is the Leaf Beetle Chrysomelidae! They are actually very pretty to look at, ranging from black to petrol in colour. However, the damage they cause is far from pretty. They have some what mullered the Prunus’ (Ornamental Cherries).
However, in the ‘Return of the Imidacloprid’ (active ingredient in our bug spray) we have managed to eradicate most of them. However, as you can see from the picture, the one tree we did not spray, our new Copper/Purple Beech, they are back and hungrier than ever!
So, back out with the spray this afternoon!! May the force of the spray gun be with us…
Tags: Leaf Beetles, Wildlife
Categories: Garden Improvements, Living the Country Life, Wildlife