Pest identification
What's eating my pink kopsia?
Scale insects
Signs: Hard or soft waxy bumps on stems and leaf undersides; yellowing and premature leaf drop.
Control: Scrape off with a toothbrush dipped in alcohol; apply horticultural oil or neem oil spray.
Mealybugs
Signs: Fluffy white masses in stem crevices; leaves lose vigor and may curl.
Control: Dab with isopropyl alcohol; follow with weekly neem oil applications until clear.
Spider mites
Signs: Pale stippling and faint webbing on leaves, typically during hot, dry spells.
Control: Raise humidity, mist foliage, and apply insecticidal soap or neem oil spray.
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Pink Kopsia pests — FAQ
What is eating my pink kopsia?
Pink kopsia (Kopsia fruticosa) is most commonly troubled by scale insects and mealybugs, which exploit its thick stems and sheltered leaf axils. Aphids occasionally attack new growth. As a tropical shrub, it is largely free from major outdoor animal pests, but spider mites may appear in dry conditions.
How do I get rid of scale insects on pink kopsia?
Hard or soft waxy bumps on stems and leaf undersides; yellowing and premature leaf drop. Scrape off with a toothbrush dipped in alcohol; apply horticultural oil or neem oil spray.
How do I get rid of mealybugs on pink kopsia?
Fluffy white masses in stem crevices; leaves lose vigor and may curl. Dab with isopropyl alcohol; follow with weekly neem oil applications until clear.
How do I get rid of spider mites on pink kopsia?
Pale stippling and faint webbing on leaves, typically during hot, dry spells. Raise humidity, mist foliage, and apply insecticidal soap or neem oil spray.