Pest identification
What's eating my aglaonema silver queen?
Mealybugs
Signs: White cottony clusters at leaf axils and stem joints; sticky honeydew residue on leaves
Control: Dab individual bugs with a rubbing-alcohol-soaked cotton swab; spray the whole plant with neem oil solution every 7 days until clear
Spider mites
Signs: Fine webbing on undersides of leaves; pale stippling or bronze speckling on foliage
Control: Raise humidity, rinse foliage with a strong water jet, then apply insecticidal soap or neem oil weekly for 3–4 weeks
Scale insects
Signs: Brown or tan shell-like bumps on stems and mid-ribs; yellowing leaves and sticky honeydew
Control: Scrape off scales with a soft toothbrush dipped in rubbing alcohol; follow up with horticultural oil spray
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Aglaonema Silver Queen pests — FAQ
What is eating my aglaonema silver queen?
Aglaonema Silver Queen is most commonly attacked by mealybugs and spider mites indoors. These sap-sucking pests thrive in warm, dry conditions typical of homes. Check leaf undersides and stem joints regularly. Prompt treatment with neem oil or insecticidal soap keeps infestations from spreading to nearby houseplants.
How do I get rid of mealybugs on aglaonema silver queen?
White cottony clusters at leaf axils and stem joints; sticky honeydew residue on leaves Dab individual bugs with a rubbing-alcohol-soaked cotton swab; spray the whole plant with neem oil solution every 7 days until clear
How do I get rid of spider mites on aglaonema silver queen?
Fine webbing on undersides of leaves; pale stippling or bronze speckling on foliage Raise humidity, rinse foliage with a strong water jet, then apply insecticidal soap or neem oil weekly for 3–4 weeks
How do I get rid of scale insects on aglaonema silver queen?
Brown or tan shell-like bumps on stems and mid-ribs; yellowing leaves and sticky honeydew Scrape off scales with a soft toothbrush dipped in rubbing alcohol; follow up with horticultural oil spray