Umbrella Plant
Question:
I have a umbrella plant has type of browny /ograngey bug could you tell me how to get rid of these
Answer:
This sounds like scale insects. You can spray with the following: Provado Ultimate Bug Killer Provado Ultimate Bug Killer Ready to Use Scotts Bug Clear Ultra Westland Bug Attack Scales on houseplants breed throughout the year so all stages in the life cycle may be present at the same time so you will catch the newly hatched nymphs. The older scaly insects will not be affected by the spray but they will die with old age but killing the nymphs means that they will eventually die out. Scale insects can remain attached to the plant long after they are dead but new growth should be free of scales once they have been brought under control. If you want to you can scratch off the scales with your thumb nail. If you prefer organic controls you can use fatty acids such as Bayer Organic Pest Control, Doff Greenfly and Blackfly Killer or Greenfingers Organic Pest Spray, or plant oils and extracts such as Growing Success Fruit & Veg Bug Killer, Scotts Bug Clear for Fruit & Veg and Vitax Organic 2 in 1 Pest & Disease Control. These pesticides may need several applications during the scale's egg-hatching period. Most of these solutions should be available at your local garden centre or DIY store.
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