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What is causing brown patches on my conifer hedges?

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It sounds like your conifers are being attacked by cypress aphids. The damage shows as brown patches of dead foliage in the hedge. Sprays of Organic 2 in 1 (Vitax) or Resolva Natural Power Bug Killer (Westland) will control this pest. Spray around the edges of the dead patches, where the aphids will be to survive the winter.

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