Pest identification
What's eating my kumquat nagami?
Brown soft scale
Signs: Sticky honeydew on foliage; sooty mold; oval brown bumps on stems and leaf undersides
Control: Horticultural oil spray in spring and again mid-summer; rub off small colonies with a cotton swab dipped in alcohol
Spider mites
Signs: Fine pale stippling and bronzing of leaves, especially on indoor or container plants in winter
Control: Mist foliage daily; insecticidal soap or neem oil; move container outside in mild weather
Aphids
Signs: Clustered insects on soft new shoots; curled, sticky leaves
Control: Strong water spray; insecticidal soap or neem oil treatment
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Kumquat Nagami pests — FAQ
What is eating my kumquat nagami?
Nagami Kumquat is most commonly troubled by scale insects — especially brown soft scale — which coat stems and cause sooty mold. Spider mites attack container-grown plants indoors. Aphids colonise new growth, and citrus leafminer targets tender flushes. Overall, kumquats are relatively pest-resistant but scale is persistent and needs oil spray control.
How do I get rid of brown soft scale on kumquat nagami?
Sticky honeydew on foliage; sooty mold; oval brown bumps on stems and leaf undersides Horticultural oil spray in spring and again mid-summer; rub off small colonies with a cotton swab dipped in alcohol
How do I get rid of spider mites on kumquat nagami?
Fine pale stippling and bronzing of leaves, especially on indoor or container plants in winter Mist foliage daily; insecticidal soap or neem oil; move container outside in mild weather
How do I get rid of aphids on kumquat nagami?
Clustered insects on soft new shoots; curled, sticky leaves Strong water spray; insecticidal soap or neem oil treatment