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title: "Hi there! I have a pest problem. Haven’t seen this kind of aphid…"
description: "Hi there! I have a pest problem. Haven’t seen this kind of aphid before, it’s got a skinny long body and dries out my plant leaves. I thought it might be…"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Olivia B"
published: "2024-06-04T18:12:50.223311Z"
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# Hi there! I have a pest problem. Haven’t seen this kind of aphid…

_Geplaatst door Olivia B op 2024-06-04_

Hi there! I have a pest problem. Haven’t seen this kind of aphid before, it’s got a skinny long body and dries out my plant leaves. I thought it might be spider mites, but I’ve had those before and I see no webbing. Just finished a fungus gnat infestation—any clues on how to manage these little guys? Tysm!

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## 5 reacties

### Alyssa reageerde op 2024-06-04

Can’t see too close up but looks like thrips 😬, I’ll leave it to the experts to deal with that. I’ve heard systemic granules helps but other than that they are hardy little pests

#### Olivia B antwoordde op 2024-06-04

Ooo thank you so much, hardy yes! I’ve showered my plants and these fellas do not die. I’ll look into them thank you so much!

#### Alyssa antwoordde op 2024-06-04

No problem! Ugh yeah they are the cockroaches of the plant world lol, sure, hopefully that helps get rid of those buggers

#### Olivia B antwoordde op 2024-06-04

Oh wow as I’m reading more about these seems other Canadians have similar issues, bang on diagnosis Alyssa huge thanks!

#### Alyssa antwoordde op 2024-06-04

Aw yeah of course, glad I could help narrow it down for you!

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