Pest identification
What's eating my sansevieria senegambica?
Mealybugs
Signs: White cottony clusters in leaf axils and at the base; sticky honeydew residue on leaves
Control: Dab with a cotton swab dipped in 70% isopropyl alcohol; follow up with neem oil spray weekly for 3 weeks
Spider mites
Signs: Fine webbing on leaf surfaces; tiny yellow or bronze stippling, especially in dry indoor air
Control: Wipe leaves with a damp cloth; spray with insecticidal soap or diluted neem oil, repeating every 5–7 days
Fungus gnats
Signs: Larvae damage roots in soggy soil; adults are a nuisance flying around the plant
Control: Allow soil to dry completely between waterings; use yellow sticky traps for adults and a soil drench of Bacillus thuringiensis var. israelensis (Bti) for larvae
Keep sansevieria senegambica pest-free
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Sansevieria Senegambica pests — FAQ
What is eating my sansevieria senegambica?
Sansevieria Senegambica is rarely troubled by pests indoors, but mealybugs and spider mites are the most likely culprits. Overwatering invites fungus gnats. Its tough, succulent-like leaves resist most insects, making it one of the easiest houseplants to keep clean. Inspect leaf axils and undersides regularly for early signs.
How do I get rid of mealybugs on sansevieria senegambica?
White cottony clusters in leaf axils and at the base; sticky honeydew residue on leaves Dab with a cotton swab dipped in 70% isopropyl alcohol; follow up with neem oil spray weekly for 3 weeks
How do I get rid of spider mites on sansevieria senegambica?
Fine webbing on leaf surfaces; tiny yellow or bronze stippling, especially in dry indoor air Wipe leaves with a damp cloth; spray with insecticidal soap or diluted neem oil, repeating every 5–7 days
How do I get rid of fungus gnats on sansevieria senegambica?
Larvae damage roots in soggy soil; adults are a nuisance flying around the plant Allow soil to dry completely between waterings; use yellow sticky traps for adults and a soil drench of Bacillus thuringiensis var. israelensis (Bti) for larvae