Lavender parasite

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  1. Javidr

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    Hi

    I have seen the typical foam parasite in my lavender today. Any recommendations on how to get rid of it please? In the past I tried with dishwasher diluted in water but it harmed the lavender as well
     
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    • pitter-patter

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      Do you mean cuckoo spit? If yes, I don’t think it harms the plants at all. There’s lots of it in my garden. It’s produced by froghoppers - all part of a healthy garden biodiversity.
       
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      • Javidr

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        Ah my fault, I didnt add the pic

        If it isn’t harmful I am happy to leave it but k thought it sucks the sap
         

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        • pete

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          You can wipe it off, there is a small green insect inside, but I've never found them to be a real problem as @pitter-patter says.
           
        • Pete8

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          I leave them be.
          They hop off within a day or two and leave no damage that I've ever found
           
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            Agree - they seem harmless to the Lavender.
             
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