'Frog spit'

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Karen's

Mama Doe

• Jun 13, 2014

• #1

Does anyone know what this 'frog spit' is that's started appearing in the long grass? We always used to call it frog spit when we were little but I've no idea what it is really. I always wash my grass but just wondering what it is, and if it's harmful to buns. Does anyone know?
Thank you.

 

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Azucena

Alpha Buck

• Jun 13, 2014

• #2

I can tell you if it's the same thing as 'cuckoo spit'! :lol:

 

B

Bailey's

Mama Doe

• Jun 13, 2014

• #3

Apparently they are from spittalbugs. Don't know if they are harmful to buns though, see here.

http://www.gardeningknowhow.com/pla...-bug-what-bug-leaves-white-foam-on-plants.htm

 

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Karen's

Mama Doe

• Jun 14, 2014

• #4

Ah, the lesser spotted spittlebug! Thank you, at least I know what it is now :thumb:

 

G-Man

Warren Scout

• Jun 15, 2014

• #5

I was out gathering grasses and flowers for Hoppity yesterday when my husband asked what the white spit was and I said "wee insect spit", he asked if that was the Latin name for it and I said yes. I don't think he believed me. It's always been wee insect spit to me but think I now prefer cuckoo spit.

 

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ripminnie

Wise Old Thumper

• Jun 16, 2014

• #6

I was wondering this too, there is loads of it in our garden :?

 

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SJH

Warren Veteran

• Jun 16, 2014

• #7

I just wash it off but not sure


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