Pest identification
What's eating my sneezewort?
Aphids
Signs: Soft-bodied colonies on flower stems and buds; sticky honeydew and sooty mold
Control: Hose off colonies; apply insecticidal soap or neem oil for heavy infestations
Rabbits
Signs: Stem tips and flowers bitten off cleanly, especially early in the season
Control: Use low wire mesh guards; apply rabbit repellent spray around bed edges
Slugs & snails
Signs: Irregular holes in young basal foliage; silvery slime trails present
Control: Apply iron phosphate pellets; remove debris where slugs shelter; water in the morning
Keep sneezewort pest-free
Healthy plants resist pests best. Get the basics right:
Sneezewort pests — FAQ
What is eating my sneezewort?
Sneezewort (Achillea ptarmica) is susceptible to aphids on its white flower clusters and spittlebugs on stems. Being less aromatic than other yarrows, it is more palatable to rabbits. Slugs can damage young spring growth. Plant in full sun with good drainage to limit fungal and pest pressure.
How do I get rid of aphids on sneezewort?
Soft-bodied colonies on flower stems and buds; sticky honeydew and sooty mold Hose off colonies; apply insecticidal soap or neem oil for heavy infestations
How do I get rid of rabbits on sneezewort?
Stem tips and flowers bitten off cleanly, especially early in the season Use low wire mesh guards; apply rabbit repellent spray around bed edges
How do I get rid of slugs & snails on sneezewort?
Irregular holes in young basal foliage; silvery slime trails present Apply iron phosphate pellets; remove debris where slugs shelter; water in the morning