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Black things on my Clematis

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Abbafan1972
Abbafan1972 Posts: 7,148 Forumite
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Hi there,

I have clumps of what looks like eggs in areas of my clematis plant and there are ants crawling on it too.

We gave it a wash down with the hose the other night and got rid of some of it, but it seems to have returned.

Does anyone know what it is and the best way to get rid of it please?

Thank you in advance. 
Striving to clear the mortgage before it finishes in Dec 2028 - amount currently owed - £26,322.67

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  • Farway
    Farway Posts: 14,677 Forumite
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    A photo would help to identify them, but I suspect it's bog standard aphids, especially with the ants [they move them around and protect them]

    If there are loads I'd just get my insecticide spray out & squirt them
    You will find a million remedies on line, some work better than others, I find for convenience a commercial spry does it just fine for me

    If only a few you can squish them between finger & thumb
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  • twopenny
    twopenny Posts: 7,579 Forumite
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    I've got bugs black and green on many plants this year.where it's essential to get rid of them I use a damp peper towel to wipe leaves and stems with. Fairly disgusting but then I know the birds and bees are safe.
    It lasts as long as a spray. Either will remove them for a few days.

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  • Grenage
    Grenage Posts: 3,199 Forumite
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    I've never bothered to remove aphids from plants; in what sort of situation can they be a problem?


    I planted 100 lily bulbs and I didn't bother to remove the lily beetles - now I have no lilies.
  • Abbafan1972
    Abbafan1972 Posts: 7,148 Forumite
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    Hi there. Tried my best to get a photo but not easy close-up. 


    Striving to clear the mortgage before it finishes in Dec 2028 - amount currently owed - £26,322.67
  • MovingForwards
    MovingForwards Posts: 17,149 Forumite
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    Aphids
    Blast with soapy water, plain water or use bug killer.
    Mortgage started 2020, aiming to clear 31/12/2029.
  • greyteam1959
    greyteam1959 Posts: 4,710 Forumite
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    Blackfly aphids.


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