Asked on Jun 27, 2017
Does anyone know what this is on my seedless grape vine leaves?
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Teresa C
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Does anyone know what this is on my seedless grape vine leaves? I have posted pics of the front & back sides of leaves. Thanks!
you must have it under the mikro, to me it look like a para'
sito.
A parasitic plant, maybe a type of Rhinathus?
It is an insect larvae called a grape gull midge. They can be different shapes and sizes and are usually harmless. When the larvae hatch they fall to the ground to mature. Removing the gulls and destroying can help to slow bug population however.
There is an oil from India, called Neen or Neer oil, available at HD or WMart. It is a natural product, and can be sprayed on the whole plant with no harm to man or beast.... Just had to spray my peach tree and the remaining fruit trees in my backyard, as the nasty little critters are taking over....
I use Ivory dish soap 5 drops to quart of water to get rid of all sorts of pest, even bull ants. Will not hurt the plant.
Looks like and insect gall to me. Which insect? Is it harmful?
All kinds of answers.Wish someone really knew what it is. Someone who is really familiar with it and has an accurate answer.
Google grape gull midge and see how to get rid of them...
It is Grape Gall Midge .
Have you tried picking them off???
Then squish them dead.
Orange Larvae will hatch from these swellings. Destroy any larvae you find before they to underground to return later as Midges.
How interesting! Never heard of this kind of thing. Nature is so exciting....when it isn't bothering oneself. Good luck with your problem.
How nice that people know what it is.
https://www.extension.umn.edu/garden/insects/find/insect-and-mite-galls/
Never saw this before. Thanks for the info.
disect it and see what is inside.
Take picture to local nursery they will know.
It is actually called Neem oil. Please, if you use neem oil, follow directions carefully. Please DO NOT spray or use when bees and other pollinators are active, only on windless evenings or just before sunrise. Though it is used in organic gardening, it Will Kill Bees!
http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/130826864
They are vine buds. Expect them to continue leafing and growing next season.