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Lauren Bradbury

Froth on plants? Experts warn homeowners as potentially dangerous spittlebugs invade gardens

Froth from a spittlebug on a wildflower - Alphotographic - GettyImages 1152202186 2000x2000.

Picture this: You head out into the garden to admire all the hard work you’ve put into your outside space when you spot white froth all over your flowers and lawn. But what is this strange froth on your plants?

While you can put oodles of time, energy, and money into bringing your garden ideas to life, sometimes a curveball can knock you off your feet. Sometimes, it involves getting rid of rats in a garden, and sometimes it’s dealing with box tree caterpillars. But right now, many Brits are dealing with strange, white bubbles hanging off their plants' leaves or hidden between the blades of grass.

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