Problem Category: Houseplant Pest Control

Aphids

Tiny, soft insects that cluster on the underside of leaves, stems and buds and suck plant juices. Aphids can multiply rapidly and large numbers will damage young leaves and flowers. Aphids leave a sticky secretion on plants.

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White Flies

Tiny, winged flies that flutter about when a plant is touched. They suck on the sap from the underside of the leaves causing the plant to lack vigour and leaves to turn yellow. If left untreated, plants can wilt and die.

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Mealy Bugs

Small, soft, oval shaped, white pest that usually congretgate at joints of stems and under leaves in a cottony mass. They suck sap from the plants causing the plant to lack vigour and leaves to turn yellow.

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Thrips

Tiny insects that hide in flower buds and feed on delicate tissue. The affected parts turn brown or white. Peel buds open to see insects resembling tiny slivers of wood.

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Mites

Tiny, barely-visible spiders that suck sap from leaves. Foliage becomes stippled yellow and dirty. Hold white paper beneath branch and firmly tap leaves. Small yellow, green or red specks the size of pepper will fall on it.

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