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Is this a cause for concern? Bacterial spot-like under leaves.

Hi guys I'm not sure whether it is in fact bacterial spots - it's been there for a couple of days after I've sprayed for psyllids (only saw a few and sprayed that same day to prevent an infestation). I used this here: http://www.yates.co.nz/products/pest-control/insects-concentrates/yates-success-ultra-insect-control/ which seems to be one of the only effective anti-psyllids sprays available locally.
 
I did read somewhere that sometimes these types of spray can cause a reaction on plants - some of my sweet pepper plants have also got this under leaves but its very mild and this is probably one of the worst leaves. Many plants don't have this at all.
 
If anyone knows what this might be please let me know.
 
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SentencedToBurn said:
I did read somewhere that sometimes these types of spray can cause a reaction on plants
http://www.yates.co.nz/products/pest-control/insects-concentrates/yates-success-ultra-insect-control/ said:
Spinetoram has translaminar movement, which means it moves into the leaf.........
 
Taking a stab in the dark here but I'm willing to bet that you are right on the money regarding the whole reaction thing. ;)
 
I would not worry about the spots.
I would worry about the psyllids though! I had hell with them last year.
You can use confidor concentrate..that kills everything really good (including psyllids at their scale stage)
 
Confidor is a neonicitinoid and a systemic.  Even if you spray seeds with it the residual concerntrations will be sufficient to kill bees pollinating the resultant adult plants.  The spray will actually kill bees in parts per billion dilutions.  Neonicationoids have been linked with bee colony colapse and have recently been banned in Europe.  Obviously you will make your own decision but those are the facts.  My opinion is that it would not be a good idea as if you take out the bees you are going to be stuck hand pollinating.  Also bees roam so you could be mucking things up for your neighbors too.  Because of the incredible small concentrations needed one contaminated bee could potentially contaminate an entire hive.
 
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neonicotinoid#Decline_in_bee_population
 
I don't mean to be a dick to nzchili, great grower and good guy.  In this instance however I disagree with his advice.
 
Yeah nah I didn't use confidor, but that Yates stuff seemed to kill all psyllids straight away. I noticed them in the morning and sprayed them in the arvo and so far so good. Will do another spray next week just to be sure.
 
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