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Troubleshooting
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Troubleshooting
Plants do get sick from time to time. Below is a list of the description of common insects which infect plants and the appropriate treatment. Here are some other useful symptoms to look out for and solutions to these symptoms.
If you need any additional help please contact the plant shops or send an email to the plant doctor.
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 | Symptom One
| Description |
White waxy or cotton like material covers these insects which feed on foliage as well as plant roots. |
| Cause |
Mealy bug |
| Solution |
Spray with Malathion, Diazinon and/or Spraytex Oil |
|  | Symptom Two
| Description |
Larvae which feed between the upper and lower leaf surfaces. This results in tunneled and blotched areas on the leaves |
| Cause |
Leaf Miners |
| Solution |
Spray with Diazinon |
|  | Symptom Three
| Description |
Green to reddish to black insects which feed on young tender growth, causing new leaves to curl |
| Cause |
Aphids |
| Solution |
Spray with Karate or Decis |
|  | Symptom Four
| Description |
Tiny insects normally found attached to the underside of leaves but can also attached to branches |
| Cause |
Scales |
| Solution |
Spray with Organocide, Malathion, Diazinon and/or Spraytex Oil |
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