Pest identification
What's eating my bridal bouquet plumeria?
Frangipani caterpillar (Pseudosphinx tetrio)
Signs: Mass defoliation within days; large banded larvae resting openly on stripped stems.
Control: Hand-pick larvae and eggs; spray with Bt (Bacillus thuringiensis) as soon as larvae are spotted.
Mealybugs
Signs: White cottony clusters in branch forks and leaf axils; sticky honeydew attracting ants.
Control: Apply isopropyl alcohol with a swab; follow with neem oil or insecticidal soap spray.
Whitefly
Signs: Yellowing leaves; white insects flutter from undersides when disturbed; sooty mold on honeydew.
Control: Yellow sticky traps; insecticidal soap; pyrethrin spray in early morning when insects are less active.
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Bridal Bouquet Plumeria pests — FAQ
What is eating my bridal bouquet plumeria?
Bridal Bouquet Plumeria (Plumeria pudica) attracts the frangipani caterpillar, which can strip its distinctive spoon-shaped leaves rapidly. Mealybugs exploit the dense branching structure for shelter. Its naturally compact, non-deciduous form means spider mites and whitefly can persist through mild winters when grown in sheltered or indoor conditions.
How do I get rid of frangipani caterpillar (pseudosphinx tetrio) on bridal bouquet plumeria?
Mass defoliation within days; large banded larvae resting openly on stripped stems. Hand-pick larvae and eggs; spray with Bt (Bacillus thuringiensis) as soon as larvae are spotted.
How do I get rid of mealybugs on bridal bouquet plumeria?
White cottony clusters in branch forks and leaf axils; sticky honeydew attracting ants. Apply isopropyl alcohol with a swab; follow with neem oil or insecticidal soap spray.
How do I get rid of whitefly on bridal bouquet plumeria?
Yellowing leaves; white insects flutter from undersides when disturbed; sooty mold on honeydew. Yellow sticky traps; insecticidal soap; pyrethrin spray in early morning when insects are less active.