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Willow covered in black bugs

Cat 3Cat 3 Posts: 76
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Could somebody please tell me what the black buggy like creatures that are  on my willow trees they seem to be falling to the ground and  discolouring the grass as well really would appreciate it if somebody could tell me and let me know how I can deal with them not sure if harming tree and could spread?

Thank you

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  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Central Norfolk UKPosts: 60,398
    Willow bark aphids ... there’s a lot around this year. Not a real problem and good food for the birds 

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  • Cat 3Cat 3 Posts: 76
    Dovefromabove, thank you I think if I just wash it down with a bit of white vinegar and water it will get rid of some of it because it is quite quite heavy.
  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Central Norfolk UKPosts: 60,398
    Just a jet of water from the hose will do the job ... vinegar will harm the good guys ... there may be ladybird and lacewing larvae amongst them and eating them. 
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