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Aphids decision path: Use the evidence below to decide whether aphids are a strong match before treating. Confirm: Look for clusters of soft-bodied insects on tender tips, curled new growth, sticky honeydew, shed skins, or ants tending the colony. Start conservatively: For a small colony, isolate the plant if practical and dislodge aphids with a […]
Whiteflies decision path: Use the evidence below to decide whether whiteflies are a strong match before treating. Confirm: Gently disturb the leaf and look for tiny white adults that flutter up, then inspect undersides for flattened immature stages, eggs, honeydew, or sooty mold. Start conservatively: Isolate when practical, remove badly occupied leaves only when the […]
Scale insects decision path: Use the evidence below to decide whether scale insects are a strong match before treating. Confirm: Look for fixed shell-like covers or bumps that remain attached to stems and leaf veins. Gently test a sample; scale covers lift or scrape away, while normal lenticels and corking are part of the plant […]