Very active brown or greenish-yellow insects fly out of the plants when disturbed. Plant Bugs . Dust plants with Sevin when young bugs are noticed in spring or when damage occurs. These insects will spread virus diseases Apply Diazinon or Malathion when Aphids are found.
Plants show a wet rot and have a foul smell.
There is no chemical control. Destroy diseased plant parts. Avoid injuring plants. Leaves and stems are covered with a whitish powder. Leaves turn yellow and wither.