Pest identification
What's eating my agastache 'kudos coral'?
Aphids
Signs: Clusters of soft insects on new shoot tips cause distorted, sticky growth and sooty mold.
Control: Blast off with a strong jet of water; apply insecticidal soap or neem oil spray if colonies persist.
Four-lined plant bug
Signs: Small, round, sunken brown spots scattered across leaves; nymphs are red-orange and fast-moving.
Control: Hand-pick or apply insecticidal soap early in the season; remove plant debris in fall where eggs overwinter.
Rabbits
Signs: Clean, low cuts on stems; young plants can be grazed to the ground overnight.
Control: Install wire mesh guards around new plantings; established aromatic growth is less attractive to rabbits.
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Agastache 'Kudos Coral' pests — FAQ
What is eating my agastache 'kudos coral'?
Agastache 'Kudos Coral' is largely pest-resistant, but aphids, leafhoppers, and the occasional four-lined plant bug can trouble it outdoors. Rabbits and deer sometimes graze young growth. Its aromatic foliage deters most insects, making aphid colonies the most common nuisance in garden settings.
How do I get rid of aphids on agastache 'kudos coral'?
Clusters of soft insects on new shoot tips cause distorted, sticky growth and sooty mold. Blast off with a strong jet of water; apply insecticidal soap or neem oil spray if colonies persist.
How do I get rid of four-lined plant bug on agastache 'kudos coral'?
Small, round, sunken brown spots scattered across leaves; nymphs are red-orange and fast-moving. Hand-pick or apply insecticidal soap early in the season; remove plant debris in fall where eggs overwinter.
How do I get rid of rabbits on agastache 'kudos coral'?
Clean, low cuts on stems; young plants can be grazed to the ground overnight. Install wire mesh guards around new plantings; established aromatic growth is less attractive to rabbits.