Pests on amorphophallus

From: David <onimua at gmail.com> on 2011.02.03 at 07:56:11(21848) Hi folks, Since winter has been rough I've been keeping plants inside. They've been doing well however except for one plant that seems to have been struck with an outbreak of a pest I'm unfamiliar with, and seems visibly effected (though the leaf has bent over, it's not actually limp), and the leaflets never opened fully which I think is related to whatever these little things are. The other plants in the room have a few of them but none of them are as afflicted with it as this one. Can anyone tell me what they are and most importantly, the best way to get rid of them? I'm unsure of what methods I should use as I've got a variety of aroids and don't want to spray something that could harm them. I've attached a couple of pictures that should be good enough to help identify them (the brownish/black specs on the petiole). Best Regards, David HTML +More --001636e0b2445a3e5a049b5c1993-- --001636e0b2445a3e64049b5c1995

From: michael kolaczewski <mjkolaffhbc at sbcglobal.net> on 2011.02.06 at 06:40:44(21856) Greetings David, Looks like Aphids to me, but the picture ( at least Here on my end) is a bit fuzzy when I zoom in. Insecticidal soap will take care of them, or even an off the shelf garden product labeled for aphids. You don't have to spray, use a small paint brush and apply the product directly to the insects. It may take a few treatments to get rid of them. You can also use Diatomaceous Earth,as a dust, which will desiccate them. You can also put on a latex glove and remove them, wiping them off, then apply a drench to the leaves, stems, and pot(s) where you see them. Be sure to check all your plants, because they can move around, and be on or in other pots. When you have Aphids in the garden, Ants can be associated with Aphids, since they "farm" them, and can move them from plant to plant, taking the "honeydew" from the Aphids as they feed off the plant, by feeding on the plant stems with a sucking mouth part. The little buggers can cause havoc if unchecked... Good Luck.. Michael Kolaczewski HTML +More --0-205121987-1296974444=:42600-- --==============243750527279042888=

From: "E.Vincent Morano" <ironious2 at yahoo.com> on 2011.02.06 at 07:08:56(21858) Those are aphids, David. A little soapy water will kill'em. get some plain unscented soap and rub it under warm water in a bowel. Get it good and soapy then pour it in a spray bottle ans spray them. I refuse to participate in the recession, Erin Vincent Morano HTML +More --- On Wed, 2/2/11, David wrote: From: David Subject: [Aroid-l] Pests on amorphophallus To: aroid-l@gizmoworks.com Date: Wednesday, February 2, 2011, 11:56 PM Hi folks, Since winter has been rough I've been keeping plants inside. They've been doing well however except for one plant that seems to have been struck with an outbreak of a pest I'm unfamiliar with, and seems visibly effected (though the leaf has bent over, it's not actually limp), and the leaflets never opened fully which I think is related to whatever these little things are. The other plants in the room have a few of them but none of them are as afflicted with it as this one. Can anyone tell me what they are and most importantly, the best way to get rid of them? I'm unsure of what methods I should use as I've got a variety of aroids and don't want to spray something that could harm them. I've attached a couple of pictures that should be good enough to help identify them (the brownish/black specs on the petiole). Best Regards, David -----Inline Attachment Follows----- _______________________________________________ Aroid-L mailing list Aroid-L@www.gizmoworks.com http://www.gizmoworks.com/mailman/listinfo/aroid-l --0-859518278-1296976136=:96569-- --==============A16515404566081143=

From: David <onimua at gmail.com> on 2011.02.09 at 08:52:50(21903) Thanks for the replies. I used a homemade mixture that seems to have worked on them, and the aphids seem to have curled up and died. Very happy they're they're gone, though I'll re-apply in a week or so to be absolutely sure. I never thought they were aphids because I never thought there were other colors! I'm used to seeing the bright green to slightly dark green ones found on roses once in a while, hence why I didn't think these were aphids. If I knew that I wouldn't have asked. Thanks again! --000e0cd17c88045392049bd597d5-- HTML +More --============== 47053101446134651=

From: <hostas at fuse.net> on 2011.02.09 at 19:48:18(21918) Isn't it funny... Just about the time you think you have been introduced to all the pests... you find a new one! Or a new version of an old one! I love gardening.. +More no end to all there is to know! Good luck with your little pests! -- Betty Davis Cincinnati zone 5/6 _______________________________________________ Aroid-L mailing list Aroid-L@www.gizmoworks.com http://www.gizmoworks.com/mailman/listinfo/aroid-l

From: Brian Williams <pugturd at windstream.net> on 2011.02.09 at 21:45:37(21920) I tested out several different pesticides last season to deal with aphids scale and mealy bugs. I found that insecticidal soap and neem oil would burn leaves in sun or in hot weather. Malathion and Seven also would burn the leaves. Out of all the chemicals we tested Orthene insecticide showed the most promise working well and not burning the sensitive leaves that most aroids have. It is a strong chemical and should be used as directed. I had hoped that some of the lesser chemicals would have worked but the damage on the crop was very noticeable and the bugs would return quickly and in some cases never leave. I use it once I notice any out breaks now in the greenhouses. +More _______________________________________________ Aroid-L mailing list Aroid-L@www.gizmoworks.com http://www.gizmoworks.com/mailman/listinfo/aroid-l

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