Here The major arthropod pests of this plant include aphids, mealybugs, mites, and scales. In the control section for each pest, a few of the many registered and effective pesticides will be listed. For a complete listing, please consult the references at the end of this report. Because the potential for phytotoxicity exists, a small group of plants should be tested for phytotoxicity prior to treating the entire crop. Infestations may go undetected until honeydew or sooty mold is observed.
Aphids can cause distortion of new growth or, in extreme cases, infested plants can be stunted.
Control - Aphids are relatively easy to control with many registered materials. Phytotoxicity to this plant has been caused by many different chemicals. Please conduct your own tests to see what is safe under your conditions. Root aphids have been controlled with soil drenches. Mealybugs Symptoms - Mealybugs appear as white, cottony masses in leaf axils, on the lower surfaces of leaves and on the roots.