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Treating Aphids and Whiteflies on River Birch

Symptoms

Flies, ladybugs, sticky leaves, yellow ridged foliage = sap-sucking insects (aphids/whiteflies) producing honeydew.

Treatment

Systemic insecticide for aphids/whiteflies (ask nursery).
Spray both leaf surfaces.
Note: Kills beneficial ladybugs too.

Key Takeaway

Sticky leaves + flies = aphids/whiteflies. Systemic spray controls them but sacrifices predators.

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