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Worms in my ficus

8 years ago

I have a really lovely ficus tree at work that I tend to but, recently I have noticed that some of the leaves are yellowed and some are curled closed I opened them and discovered very small black worms in the leaves aswell as scarring On the leaves themselves. I am unsure as to what they are or how to get ride of them

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Dave

8 years ago

Never use pesticides indoors. I agree, photos are needed to identify.

Probably thrips from the sound of it.

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User
8 years ago
pesticide?
rhizo_1 (North AL) zone 7
8 years ago
Hu, pictures of the critter as well as the damage would be very helpful. Stay away from pestides in an office environment.
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User
Original Author
8 years ago

These are the photos of the damage that occurs on the leaves aswell as one of the bugs.
Dave
8 years ago
last modified: 8 years ago
Thrips.just as I thought.
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User
Original Author
8 years ago
Thank you!
Dave
8 years ago
last modified: 8 years ago
I would remove all of those folded leaves that are full of thrips.

Then place the plant outside in open shade and spray multiple times with Bayer three in one insect disease and mite control.

Or, if it needs to be kept inside, spray multiple times with 50/50 water and 70% isopropyl alcohol.

No matter what you do, drench every single leaf top and bottom, stem, etc.

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