It’s a midge that prevents black wattle from setting seed. It has taken off like a rocket in release sites and is fast becoming one of the most important aspects of black wattle control.
It would be great if we could get the midge firmly established in the Southern Cape so please come and pick up some galls from the GRBG nursery.
They will be delivered every Monday to the Nursery (49 Caledon Street).
It’s easy to release (see instructions below).
And it is FREE !!!!
RELEASE OF WATTLE BIOCONTROL AGENT:
Dasineura rubiformis
1. Place a twig of galls in the shade underneath a mature wattle tree
2. Ensure that there is not too much dust from passing traffic
3. Ensure that the tree will remain in place for 2 – 3 years from date of release
4. Take GPS co-ordinates of the release site and send to Fiona Impson at
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5. If possible take photographs of the release site and note the surrounding vegetation, aspect and soil
Many thanks,
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GARDEN ROUTE BOTANICAL GARDEN TRUST
49 Caledon Street
George
6529
Tel: 044 874 1558
Fax: 086 627 9445
Email:
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Website: www.botanicalgarden.org.za