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Pest identification

What's eating my herald's trumpet?

Mealybugs

Signs: White, cottony clusters in leaf axils and stem joints; sap loss causes yellowing and weak new growth.

Control: Dab colonies with a cotton swab dipped in rubbing alcohol; follow up with neem oil spray every 7–10 days until clear.

Scale insects

Signs: Brown or tan waxy bumps on stems; honeydew deposits lead to black sooty mould on leaves below.

Control: Scrape off by hand, then apply horticultural oil or insecticidal soap; repeat after two weeks to catch crawlers.

Spider mites

Signs: Fine webbing on undersides of leaves; stippled, bronzed foliage, especially in hot dry conditions.

Control: Blast leaves with water to knock mites off; treat with neem oil or insecticidal soap and raise ambient humidity.

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Herald's Trumpet pests — FAQ

What is eating my herald's trumpet?

Herald's Trumpet (Beaumontia grandiflora) is a vigorous tropical vine largely untroubled by pests in suitable outdoor climates. When grown in containers or brought indoors, the usual sap-feeding culprits — mealybugs, scale, and spider mites — may appear. Good air circulation and regular inspection are the best defenses.

How do I get rid of mealybugs on herald's trumpet?

White, cottony clusters in leaf axils and stem joints; sap loss causes yellowing and weak new growth. Dab colonies with a cotton swab dipped in rubbing alcohol; follow up with neem oil spray every 7–10 days until clear.

How do I get rid of scale insects on herald's trumpet?

Brown or tan waxy bumps on stems; honeydew deposits lead to black sooty mould on leaves below. Scrape off by hand, then apply horticultural oil or insecticidal soap; repeat after two weeks to catch crawlers.

How do I get rid of spider mites on herald's trumpet?

Fine webbing on undersides of leaves; stippled, bronzed foliage, especially in hot dry conditions. Blast leaves with water to knock mites off; treat with neem oil or insecticidal soap and raise ambient humidity.