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Pest identification

What's eating my angelonia angustifolia 'serenita raspberry'?

Aphids

Signs: Small colonies on soft new growth; honeydew and minor leaf curl, rarely severe on angelonia

Control: Knock off with water; apply insecticidal soap spray; beneficial insects usually keep populations low

Spider mites

Signs: Stippled, pale leaves with fine webbing in hot, dry conditions

Control: Maintain adequate soil moisture; spray foliage with water or neem oil if mites are confirmed

Whitefly

Signs: White adults under leaves; yellowing foliage and sooty mould from honeydew secretions

Control: Yellow sticky traps; insecticidal soap or pyrethrin spray; improve airflow between plants

Keep angelonia angustifolia 'serenita raspberry' pest-free

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Angelonia angustifolia 'Serenita Raspberry' pests — FAQ

What is eating my angelonia angustifolia 'serenita raspberry'?

Angelonia 'Serenita Raspberry' is exceptionally pest-resistant — deer and rabbits avoid its aromatic foliage. Aphids and spider mites occasionally appear in dry spells, and whitefly can colonise plants in warm sheltered beds. Its natural oils deter many insects. Scout shoot tips regularly and treat early for best results.

How do I get rid of aphids on angelonia angustifolia 'serenita raspberry'?

Small colonies on soft new growth; honeydew and minor leaf curl, rarely severe on angelonia Knock off with water; apply insecticidal soap spray; beneficial insects usually keep populations low

How do I get rid of spider mites on angelonia angustifolia 'serenita raspberry'?

Stippled, pale leaves with fine webbing in hot, dry conditions Maintain adequate soil moisture; spray foliage with water or neem oil if mites are confirmed

How do I get rid of whitefly on angelonia angustifolia 'serenita raspberry'?

White adults under leaves; yellowing foliage and sooty mould from honeydew secretions Yellow sticky traps; insecticidal soap or pyrethrin spray; improve airflow between plants