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or nearby surfaces. As the insects feed, they release sugary sap, which becomes sticky and can attract black sooty mould. The best way to control these pests is to wipe them off manually with a damp cloth, but you can also spray with a systemic insecticide

to Kerstin-Alfonso: I've experienced exactly the same this summer. Greenfly or some sort of aphid has been sucking away at sap under the leaves, and the residue falling onto leaves below attracts sooty mould. This black mould spreads over the leaves, and I

is green and shiny. Can anyone tell me what is wrong with my camelia and what I should do about it? Shandy5508; Your Camellia has sooty mould. Keep wiping. I'm noty sure where I should post this enquiry but here goes - Can you help me identify a plant

brush tomorrow, Oldchippy. Can anyone advise me how to deal with Sooty Mould on my Camellia bush.I have tried washing each leaf with sponge and water but it refuses to move it i would love to get birda to come in my garden ,but both my next door nabers

and does wildlife like it? We have a jasmine that is supposed to be growing up an arch but it's very slow growing, and also suffers from sooty mould due to scale insects. Clematis is good for combining with other, slower-growing plants. The fast