Good morning i have a insect problem lol my poor cherry tree is being destroyed by one particular insect, i really dont want to use a insecticide is there any other options out there i will post a pic said insect.
Good you don't want to use an insecticide because you would kill your best friends. The big insect on your pictures is a ladybug larva approaching aphids in order to eat them for her breakfast. https://www.bing.com/images/search?q=ladybug larva&qs=n&form=QBIRMH&pq=ladybug larva&sc=8-13&sp=-1&sk= Your real enemies are the aphids, but don't worry, you have a powerful ally to deal with them. https://www.bing.com/images/search?q=black aphid&qs=n&form=QBIR&pq=black aphid&sc=8-11&sp=-1&sk=
Thats awesome news, thanks sundrop, i have a plethra of small ants as well, from what i understand the ants nurse the aphids is there a any predator i can introduce.
You could try a product called Tree Tanglefoot, like the one described here: Tree Tanglefoot Insect Barrier (15oz) | Planet Natural Make sure that ants can't pass thru under the wrap and that there is no other way for them to get into the tree, like for example, through the branches of another tree. You may need to reapply the glue after a while.
excellent i will try that. I also have lemon trees started in my yard this year i hope in 3-5 yrs to get a few.
