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Rubber Plant Pest or Disease?

Posted by rosieboy NJ (My Page) on
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.

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RE: Rubber Plant Pest or Disease?

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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RE: Rubber Plant Pest or Disease?

No not familiar with scale insects at all! Can I cure problem with regular houseplant insecticide?


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RE: Rubber Plant Pest or Disease?

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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