Spider Mites: Organic Control Strategies Natural Ways to Stop These Tiny Pests from Damaging Your Plumeria Spider mites are among the most destructive microscopic pests plumeria growers face, especially during hot, dry weather or in enclosed environments like greenhouses. These tiny arachnids feed by piercing leaf tissue and sucking out the plant’s fluids, causing faded […]

Spider Mites: Non-Organic Control Strategies Targeted Treatments for Severe Infestations in Plumeria While many plumeria growers prefer organic options, severe or persistent spider mite infestations sometimes require more aggressive treatment. Spider mites can multiply rapidly in hot, dry conditions and hide deep in leaf joints and undersides, making them difficult to eliminate once established. In […]

Mealybugs & Scale Treatment Guide: Organic and Non-Organic How to Identify, Treat, and Prevent Two of the Most Persistent Plumeria Pests Mealybugs and scale insects are two of the most stubborn and destructive pests found on plumeria. These sap-sucking insects damage plants by feeding on soft tissue, excreting sticky honeydew, and opening the door to […]

Aphids & Whiteflies: Safe Spray Options (Organic and Non-Organic) Effective, Targeted Treatments to Control Two of Plumeria’s Most Common Sap-Feeders Aphids and whiteflies are two of the most common pests found on plumeria, especially during warm months with new, tender growth. While small, these pests can multiply rapidly, suck plant juices, distort leaves and tips, […]

Caterpillar & Snail Defense Tactics How to Identify, Deter, and Eliminate Leaf-Eating Pests on Plumeria While most plumeria pests are small and sap-sucking, caterpillars and snails pose a different threat: they chew through leaves, buds, and even young stems, often causing dramatic damage in a short time. These pests are especially active in warm, humid […]

Neem Oil vs. Insecticidal Soap: Which Works Better? A Side-by-Side Comparison for Plumeria Growers When battling common pests like spider mites, mealybugs, aphids, and whiteflies on plumeria, two of the most widely recommended organic treatments are neem oil and insecticidal soap. Both are considered safe, natural options, but they work in different ways and excel […]

Leafhoppers on Plumeria: Symptoms and Controls How to Identify and Manage These Jumping, Sap-Sucking Pests Leafhoppers are small, fast-moving insects that can affect plumeria during warm, dry seasons. Though not as notorious as spider mites or mealybugs, leafhoppers feed by piercing plant tissues and extracting sap, leaving behind spotting, stippling, leaf curling, or tip distortion. […]

Thrips: How to Spot and Stop Them Identifying and Controlling One of the Most Overlooked Pests in Plumeria Thrips are tiny, fast-moving insects that can wreak havoc on plumeria flowers, leaves, and buds—often before you even notice them. Because they feed deep inside flowers and on hidden parts of leaves, thrips often go undetected until […]