Pest identification
What's eating my begonia 'guy savard'?
Mealybugs
Signs: Cottony white deposits at stem nodes and leaf axils; weakened, yellowing growth.
Control: Spot-treat with isopropyl alcohol swabs; follow with neem oil or insecticidal soap spray on a 7-day cycle.
Scale insects
Signs: Brown or tan bumps adhering to stems; foliage yellows as sap is drained.
Control: Scrape off adults with a soft toothbrush; treat remaining crawlers with horticultural oil or insecticidal soap.
Spider mites
Signs: Fine webbing and pale stippling on leaf undersides, worse in heated, dry indoor air.
Control: Boost humidity, rinse stems and leaves, and apply insecticidal soap or neem oil every 5–7 days.
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Begonia 'Guy Savard' pests — FAQ
What is eating my begonia 'guy savard'?
Begonia 'Guy Savard', a cane-type begonia grown indoors, faces its biggest threat from mealybugs tucked into stem joints and leaf axils. Spider mites colonize undersides in dry rooms, and scale insects can encrust stems. Routine inspection of cane joints and maintaining humidity above 40% keeps this variety healthy.
How do I get rid of mealybugs on begonia 'guy savard'?
Cottony white deposits at stem nodes and leaf axils; weakened, yellowing growth. Spot-treat with isopropyl alcohol swabs; follow with neem oil or insecticidal soap spray on a 7-day cycle.
How do I get rid of scale insects on begonia 'guy savard'?
Brown or tan bumps adhering to stems; foliage yellows as sap is drained. Scrape off adults with a soft toothbrush; treat remaining crawlers with horticultural oil or insecticidal soap.
How do I get rid of spider mites on begonia 'guy savard'?
Fine webbing and pale stippling on leaf undersides, worse in heated, dry indoor air. Boost humidity, rinse stems and leaves, and apply insecticidal soap or neem oil every 5–7 days.