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Thu, Aug 3, 06 at 9:45
| Hi All,
Anyone had this problem with their ficus (see attached pic). I'm finding these brown 'pods' under the leaves, which aren't growing to their potential. |
Image link: Rubber Plant Pest or Disease? (60 k)
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| You have a bad scale insect infestation and perhaps spider mites, as well. I take it that you are not familiar with scale insects? The population appears to be pretty advanced. |
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| No not familiar with scale insects at all! Can I cure problem with regular houseplant insecticide? |
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- Posted by sherlock_holmes z6a PA (sherlockholmes@epix.net) on Mon, Aug 7, 06 at 11:34
| Here are some pages with info on Scale insects and their control. Note the list of products mentioned on the bottom of the first webpage. http://www.planetnatural.com/site/xdpy/kb/scale-control.html http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/MG005 http://www.rhs.org.uk/advice/profiles0801/scale.asp I hope those help. |
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