Pest identification
What's eating my symphyotrichum oblongifolium 'raydon's favorite'?
Aphids
Signs: Colonies on stem tips and buds; honeydew, stunted shoots, and ant activity.
Control: Dislodge with water; spray insecticidal soap or neem oil; introduce or encourage ladybird populations.
Aster lace bug (Corythucha marmorata)
Signs: Stippled, pale upper leaf surface; rust-coloured spots on leaf undersides from feeding and frass.
Control: Target undersides with insecticidal soap or neem oil; avoid moisture stress which increases susceptibility.
Rabbits
Signs: Clean-cut stems on young spring shoots close to ground level.
Control: Protect new growth with wire mesh guards; apply commercial rabbit repellent around the border.
Keep symphyotrichum oblongifolium 'raydon's favorite' pest-free
Healthy plants resist pests best. Get the basics right:
- What eats aromatic aster — the species this cultivar belongs to
- What's wrong with my plant? — the diagnosis apps compared
- Common symphyotrichum oblongifolium 'raydon's favorite' problems & fixes
- Symphyotrichum oblongifolium 'Raydon's Favorite' watering schedule
- Symphyotrichum oblongifolium 'Raydon's Favorite' light requirements
- Full symphyotrichum oblongifolium 'raydon's favorite' care guide
Symphyotrichum oblongifolium 'Raydon's Favorite' pests — FAQ
What is eating my symphyotrichum oblongifolium 'raydon's favorite'?
Aromatic aster 'Raydon's Favorite' is notably tough and deer-resistant due to its fragrant foliage. Aphids and lace bugs can colonise it in midsummer, and rabbits may nibble young plants in spring. Its resistance to mildew and general sturdiness make it one of the lower-maintenance asters from a pest-management perspective.
How do I get rid of aphids on symphyotrichum oblongifolium 'raydon's favorite'?
Colonies on stem tips and buds; honeydew, stunted shoots, and ant activity. Dislodge with water; spray insecticidal soap or neem oil; introduce or encourage ladybird populations.
How do I get rid of aster lace bug (corythucha marmorata) on symphyotrichum oblongifolium 'raydon's favorite'?
Stippled, pale upper leaf surface; rust-coloured spots on leaf undersides from feeding and frass. Target undersides with insecticidal soap or neem oil; avoid moisture stress which increases susceptibility.
How do I get rid of rabbits on symphyotrichum oblongifolium 'raydon's favorite'?
Clean-cut stems on young spring shoots close to ground level. Protect new growth with wire mesh guards; apply commercial rabbit repellent around the border.