What's eating my common jasmine?

Common Jasmine (Jasminum officinale) grown outdoors is generally resilient, but aphids are the most frequent visitor, clustering on soft new growth in spring. Spider mites follow in hot, dry summers. Whitefly and mealybug occasionally appear, especially on sheltered plants. Good airflow and well-watered plants largely keep problems in check; neem oil or insecticidal soap handles active infestations.

Green or black clusters on shoot tips and young leaves; sticky honeydew, curled growth, possible sooty mould Blast off with a hose; apply insecticidal soap or neem oil; encourage ladybirds and lacewings

Tiny yellow or bronze speckling on foliage; fine webbing on undersides — worst in hot, dry, dusty conditions Hose down foliage to raise humidity; spray undersides with neem oil or insecticidal soap weekly

White insects flutter from undersides of leaves when disturbed; honeydew leads to sooty mould; leaf yellowing Spray leaf undersides thoroughly with horticultural soap or neem oil; yellow sticky traps for monitoring