New and Unread Tree-Mails
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Ireland (Zone 9a)    Aphria Oct 22, 2021 1:07 PM CST |
Hi, these white bugs are on the underside of some of the leaves on my Monstera and also on an avocado plant. They're quite fast moving. Don't appear to be doing much damage...don't look like mites and nothing furry to be mealy bugs. Can anyone enlighten me please? Thanks!  |
Ireland (Zone 9a) Aphria Oct 22, 2021 3:14 PM CST |
| It's ok, I believe they are thrips... |
California (Zone 9b) CalPolygardener Oct 22, 2021 3:20 PM CST |
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Name: Zoë Albuquerque NM, Elev 5310 ft (Zone 7b)           NMoasis Oct 22, 2021 3:37 PM CST |
| ...if so, I wouldn't say it's ok. They suck plant juices and scar the leaves in the process, plus they can multiply rapidly. A soap solution repeated two or three times at 10-14 day intervals can get rid of them. I can't tell for certain from your photo that they are thrips, but possible. If they hop when disturbed, could also be leafhopper nymphs. For me, gardening is really just an excuse for playing in the dirt. Admittedly, plants are a satisfying by-product. |
Ireland (Zone 9a) Aphria Oct 22, 2021 10:48 PM CST |
NMoasis said:...if so, I wouldn't say it's ok. They suck plant juices and scar the leaves in the process, plus they can multiply rapidly. A soap solution repeated two or three times at 10-14 day intervals can get rid of them. I meant that it's ok, I've managed to identify them so I now know what to do with them! Thanks. |
Name: Zoë Albuquerque NM, Elev 5310 ft (Zone 7b) NMoasis Oct 22, 2021 11:28 PM CST |
Ha! Ok then  For me, gardening is really just an excuse for playing in the dirt. Admittedly, plants are a satisfying by-product. |
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