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title: "this is either a plum or pear tree and has these black things all…"
description: "this is either a plum or pear tree and has these black things all over it. could be eggs idk. also any ways to keep ladybugs off? i sprayed with been oil and…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/2RG0uAZtRL-wuRUQNFrTAw"
community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "alizzwlker"
published: "2024-05-01T00:52:02.064191Z"
language: "en"
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# this is either a plum or pear tree and has these black things all…

_Posted by alizzwlker on 2024-05-01_

this is either a plum or pear tree and has these black things all over it. could be eggs idk. also any ways to keep ladybugs off? i sprayed with been oil and they're still here

![Attachment 1 of 3](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/B7HlFIUI-hO3jy-8gYpF2qLKKZigEJKWalRZkZir3wo/G2JcFv1wREum0Mgm9KA23A.webp?size=large)

![Attachment 2 of 3](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/B7HlFIUI-hO3jy-8gYpF2qLKKZigEJKWalRZkZir3wo/Ub9jB7m9S5iF3-4d7gjnKg.webp?size=large)

![Attachment 3 of 3](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/B7HlFIUI-hO3jy-8gYpF2qLKKZigEJKWalRZkZir3wo/sUYNIF5xR_OC5KAirfaHcQ.webp?size=large)

## 2 comments

### S.R commented on 2024-05-01

I think those could be aphids. Not sure about treatment, I’m sure Planta has some tips in the pest control section.

### Js commented on 2024-05-02

I agree- I think those are aphids- and the lady bugs eat them!!! Encourage those lady bugs!!! I actually purchase live lady bugs to eat the aphids off my veggie garden plants!!

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