Pest identification
What's eating my antirrhinum majus 'sonnet pink'?
Aphids
Signs: Sticky, crowded colonies on new growth and flower buds; curled leaves, reduced flowering.
Control: Apply insecticidal soap or neem oil spray; introduce or attract natural predators; remove by hand on small plants.
Caterpillars
Signs: Holes in leaves and flowers; flower spikes may be partially consumed.
Control: Handpick; Bt spray applied to foliage and flower spikes.
Slugs and snails
Signs: Seedlings and transplants eaten at soil level; irregular leaf holes.
Control: Iron phosphate pellets; copper barriers; water in the morning not evening to keep soil drier at night.
Rabbits
Signs: Clean-cut stems near the ground; plants stripped back in active rabbit areas.
Control: Wire mesh plant guards; perimeter fencing; repellent sprays based on garlic or predator urine.
Keep antirrhinum majus 'sonnet pink' pest-free
Healthy plants resist pests best. Get the basics right:
- What eats snapdragon — the species this cultivar belongs to
- What's wrong with my plant? — the diagnosis apps compared
- Common antirrhinum majus 'sonnet pink' problems & fixes
- Antirrhinum majus 'Sonnet Pink' watering schedule
- Antirrhinum majus 'Sonnet Pink' light requirements
- Full antirrhinum majus 'sonnet pink' care guide
Antirrhinum majus 'Sonnet Pink' pests — FAQ
What is eating my antirrhinum majus 'sonnet pink'?
Snapdragon 'Sonnet Pink' shares the genus's susceptibility to aphids, which cluster on its compact flower spikes and distort soft growth. Caterpillars chew foliage and blooms. Rabbits readily clip stems at ground level. Slugs and snails are a hazard for seedlings and young transplants. Good air circulation is the best cultural defence.
How do I get rid of aphids on antirrhinum majus 'sonnet pink'?
Sticky, crowded colonies on new growth and flower buds; curled leaves, reduced flowering. Apply insecticidal soap or neem oil spray; introduce or attract natural predators; remove by hand on small plants.
How do I get rid of caterpillars on antirrhinum majus 'sonnet pink'?
Holes in leaves and flowers; flower spikes may be partially consumed. Handpick; Bt spray applied to foliage and flower spikes.
How do I get rid of slugs and snails on antirrhinum majus 'sonnet pink'?
Seedlings and transplants eaten at soil level; irregular leaf holes. Iron phosphate pellets; copper barriers; water in the morning not evening to keep soil drier at night.
How do I get rid of rabbits on antirrhinum majus 'sonnet pink'?
Clean-cut stems near the ground; plants stripped back in active rabbit areas. Wire mesh plant guards; perimeter fencing; repellent sprays based on garlic or predator urine.