Scale Insects
Ants
Ants Nest
Aphids (various species)
Astylus beetles (Spotted maize beetles)
Australian Bug
Bed Bugs
Bollworm
Caterpillar
Chafer Beetle
CMR Beetle
Cockroaches (German American and Oriental)
Crickets
Cutworms (various species)
Diamond Back Moth
Dog Tick
Fish Moth
Flea
Flower Beetle
Flies (various species)
Fruit flies (Mediterranean, Oriental and Natal)
Fungus Gnat
Grasshopper
Ladybird
Lawn Caterpillar
Leaf Beetles
Leaf Roller Weevil
Lily Borer
Mealy Bug
Mole Cricket
Mosquito
Northern Harvester Termites
Pumpkin Fly
Red Spider Mite
Scale Insects
Shield Bug
Slug
Snails
Snout Beetle
Stalkborers (maize, pink, chilo)
Termites (subterranean wood destroying termites or white ants)
Thrips
Ticks (various species)
Weevil
White Fly
Scale Insects
Intro & Fun Fact:
Hard- or soft-bodied pests that cling to stems and leaves, sucking sap.
Fun fact: Some excrete honeydew, which attracts ants and sooty mold.
Why they exist:
- Weak or overwatered plants
- Ants that protect them
- Indoor houseplants
- Poor air circulation
- Over-fertilized growth
Prevention tips:
- Wipe with alcohol or soapy water
- Prune heavily infested parts
- Introduce ladybirds
- Control ants
- Avoid excessive nitrogen