How to Identify Leafhoppers on Plumeria – Signs, Damage & Detection Leafhoppers are fast-moving, sap-sucking insects that feed on plumeria leaves, causing stippling, edge burn, and slow decline in plant vigor. Unlike mealybugs or aphids that cluster visibly, leafhoppers are skittish—they hop or fly away quickly when disturbed. For this reason, they often go unnoticed […]

How to Identify Caterpillars on Plumeria (Including Frangipani Worm) Caterpillars are among the most dramatic pests to affect plumeria. Unlike sap-sucking insects that quietly weaken the plant, caterpillars can rapidly strip leaves, leaving bare stems behind. The most common offender is the Frangipani Caterpillar (Tetrio sphinx moth larva), but other chewing larvae may appear seasonally. […]

How to Identify Spider Mite Damage on Plumeria Spider mites are among the most common and destructive pests that attack plumeria, especially in hot, dry conditions. These tiny arachnids feed by piercing plant cells and sucking out their contents, causing leaf damage that often goes unnoticed until the plant shows serious symptoms. Learning to identify […]