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succulent problem (pics)

16 years ago

Two of my succulents have some type of disease/pest. The leaves look mushy & covered in sticky substance. They are also covered in black spots or bugs. Anyone know that this is? We had unusual snowstorm in Feb. that left them covered for about a month... I'm hoping this is from too much water and we are not infested.

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jean001
16 years ago
Looks like a jillion aphids. Hose off. Repeatedly!
rhizo_1 (North AL) zone 7
16 years ago
I think I see little spider mite webs in the first picture, as well. I disagree with Jean about the aphids. I think that there are TWO jillion! Those white flecks appear to be the cast-off skins of the aphids. They are so messy about picking up their clothes.
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taz6122
16 years ago
Yep! You have both. I can see some large adult two spotted spidermites as well as a gazillion aphids. I've had good results with Natria insect disease and mite control from Bayer Advanced. If you are already water logged, I would NOT hose off repeatedly unless you want to lose your plants.

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