Pest identification
What's eating my filifera aurea cypress?
Spider mites (Tetranychus urticae)
Signs: Bronzing and browning of thread-like branchlets; visible webbing in hot, dry conditions
Control: Ensure adequate irrigation; apply horticultural oil or specific miticide; repeat at weekly intervals
Cypress aphid (Cinara cupressi)
Signs: Yellowing of inner foliage; honeydew deposits and sooty mold
Control: Insecticidal soap or neem oil spray; imidacloprid soil drench for persistent infestations
Scale insects (Carulaspis juniperi)
Signs: Crusty white or grey scale on stems; progressive twig dieback
Control: Horticultural oil applied in spring; remove severely affected branches by pruning
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Filifera Aurea Cypress pests — FAQ
What is eating my filifera aurea cypress?
Filifera Aurea Cypress is most vulnerable to spider mites, which cause browning of the threadlike golden foliage during summer heat. Cypress aphids and scale insects are secondary threats. Deer occasionally browse young plants. Keep the plant well-watered in dry spells and apply horticultural oil at the first sign of mites.
How do I get rid of spider mites (tetranychus urticae) on filifera aurea cypress?
Bronzing and browning of thread-like branchlets; visible webbing in hot, dry conditions Ensure adequate irrigation; apply horticultural oil or specific miticide; repeat at weekly intervals
How do I get rid of cypress aphid (cinara cupressi) on filifera aurea cypress?
Yellowing of inner foliage; honeydew deposits and sooty mold Insecticidal soap or neem oil spray; imidacloprid soil drench for persistent infestations
How do I get rid of scale insects (carulaspis juniperi) on filifera aurea cypress?
Crusty white or grey scale on stems; progressive twig dieback Horticultural oil applied in spring; remove severely affected branches by pruning