Thanks for the info.
I should have said Principality.
People that don't let go of principals are to be admired.
Back to the fruit, we are soooo fortunate.
All the fresh berries, mangoes and other exotic fruit.
I planted a nectarine tree 4-5 years ago and had a terrific amount last year but this year as leaves and flowers sprung it attracted thrips and no fruit at all. Need to use an organic spray this spring I think.
A white nectarine.
I am assuming they were thrips but could be another sort of mite.
They infested early as flowers came out, before the fruit, and branch ends with leaves were black with insects.
Even covered with ants feeding on the insects.
I read somewhere that ladybugs are good to contain bugs on nectarines.
Will probably spray with garlic n vinegar before spring.
The National Anthem of the Principality of
Hutt River.
Guess who the singer is 
Good try Kopes but not correct
It is the late Jon English.
I like the lyrics too 
