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Cobweb-Like Material on Olive
ommthree
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My potted olive tree has been doing rather well the last few weeks. There are quite a few new leaves and the growing tips are extending.
However, I noticed today that there is some white cobweb-like material on a couple of the growing tips. I'm concerned because I had the same last year and it seemed to ba associated with some little caterpillar-like things which seemed to be eating the out the growing tips of the tree.
Any idea what it could be? Should I do anything?
Thank you very much.
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It could be spider mite - you'll need to use a magnifying glass to check as they are too small to be seen with the unaided eyes of most people.
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I'll have a look in the morning. Thanks.
I think that's what I had last year. Not sure if it's the same this year.