Pest identification
What's eating my anouk french lavender?
Aphids
Signs: Clustered on new growth and around bracts; honeydew and sooty mold on leaves
Control: Water spray or insecticidal soap; use yellow sticky traps to monitor populations
Whitefly
Signs: Clouds of tiny white insects when disturbed; sticky deposits and yellowing leaves
Control: Yellow sticky traps; insecticidal soap or neem oil spray to undersides of leaves
Vine weevil
Signs: Creamy grubs eat roots and crown, causing sudden wilting and plant collapse, especially in containers
Control: Apply biological nematode drench (Steinernema kraussei) in late summer/autumn; check pot compost for grubs
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Anouk French lavender pests — FAQ
What is eating my anouk french lavender?
Anouk French lavender's showy rabbit-ear bracts attract more attention from aphids and leafhoppers than true English lavenders do. In humid climates, whitefly can also establish on the undersides of leaves. Its slightly tender nature (less cold-hardy) means root problems from slugs and vine weevil are worth watching in wet winters.
How do I get rid of aphids on anouk french lavender?
Clustered on new growth and around bracts; honeydew and sooty mold on leaves Water spray or insecticidal soap; use yellow sticky traps to monitor populations
How do I get rid of whitefly on anouk french lavender?
Clouds of tiny white insects when disturbed; sticky deposits and yellowing leaves Yellow sticky traps; insecticidal soap or neem oil spray to undersides of leaves
How do I get rid of vine weevil on anouk french lavender?
Creamy grubs eat roots and crown, causing sudden wilting and plant collapse, especially in containers Apply biological nematode drench (Steinernema kraussei) in late summer/autumn; check pot compost for grubs