Re: Request & Question
- To: perennials@mallorn.com
- Subject: Re: Request & Question
- From: F*@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 17 Jun 1998 20:22:09 EDT
In a message dated 6/17/98 5:49:04 AM, Captiva4me@aol.com writes:
<<I have a question about a bug I've noticed for the first time on my oak tree
leaves. I've noticed that something is chewing off one layer of the leaves.
It then makes a perfectly round ball the size of a pea out of the leaf
material. Inside this ball is a small white egg and inside the egg is a fly
looking bug. It's not a housefly though. Does anyone know what this is???
If so, is it a good or bad bug.
>>
Sounds like an Oak Gall ... my Oaks have a few... they have herbal uses....
boil them (for the tannin) and make a "tea" to treat sores that do not heal. I
have never had enough problem with them to try to get rid of them.
Lee Corbin Fireraven9@aol.com
7200 feet Zone 5 & Sunset Z 2
5+ Acres of Forest & Meadow
Central New Mexico Mountains
Ponderosa,Pinion,Juniper,Oak!
TaigaSemiArid**90DaySeason
SoilPH-6.8to7-clay,sand,loam&
limestonewith2to3'freezedepth
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