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Thursday - March 10, 2016
From: Canyon lake, TX
Region: Southwest
Topic: Pests, Shrubs
Title: Lopidea on Texas Mountain Laurel
Answered by: Mike Tomme
QUESTION:
How do I get rid of lopidea on mountain laurel?ANSWER:
Here is a link to a previous Mr. Smarty Plants answer on that subject:
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