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title: "Which pests are these on the undersides of the leaves?"
description: "Which pests are these on the undersides of the leaves?"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Kevin"
published: "2025-03-24T16:07:28.401487Z"
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# Which pests are these on the undersides of the leaves?

_Posted by Kevin on 2025-03-24_

Which pests are these on the undersides of the leaves?

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## 12 comments

### Diane commented on 2025-03-24

Looks like the same thing. Help!

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### Kevin commented on 2025-03-24

I don’t see webbing so not spider mites. Thrips?

### VitrumKitty commented on 2025-03-24

Looks like mealy bugs D:

### Elly commented on 2025-03-24

Thrips, I read they leg eggs in the leaf

### Kevin commented on 2025-03-24

Neem oil? Or insecticidal soap?

#### VitrumKitty replied on 2025-03-24

The latter is best.

#### Plantgirly replied on 2025-03-24

I would wash this plant off and start watering with an insecticide. You can choose whichever one you like I prefer arbors since it is bio :)

#### Plantgirly replied on 2025-03-24

I water with their fungicide and insecticide with every watering. The leaves suck it up and it does not taste good anymore for buggies

#### Kat8990 replied on 2025-03-24

Good to know!

### Sunny commented on 2025-03-24

Thrips.

### Jenna commented on 2025-03-25

I’ve been dealing with the same thing and assumed spider mites because I saw one web but haven’t seen any webs since. I’ve been treating often with neem oil but I still see evidence of them sticking around. Definitely looking forward to seeing what works for you!

### Kevin commented on 2025-03-25

I used insecticidal soap waited a day then wipes the leaves with neem oil. Fingers crossed 🤞

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