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There are tiny green oval shaped bugs on my Schefflera (hawaiian Umbrella plant). Can you help with ID?
I just noticed that quite a few of the leaves on my large schefflera have tiny oval shaped light green bugs, a little smaller than a sesame seed. There are a some on top of the leaves and some under and they seem to prefer the younger leaves. What are they and how can I get rid of them? It should be noted that I had the plant on the back deck for a couple of months near a huge Hydrangea hedge and just brought it in 2 weeks ago.
Yep I agree, sounds like Aphids (size of a grain of rice). Aphids are attracted to the color yellow, so you could - set out a yellow bowl of soapy water - get a yellow sticky trap - 2 chemical insecticides (Systemic-usually applied in spring and work inside the plant- when the Aphids suck out the plant sap (it's what there purpose is) they will die quickly from ingesting the insecticide or Contact insecticide as stated will kill on contact. You will have to see what is available, but follow product instructions.-Natural insecticides, Pyrethrum or Rotenone are made from other plants.
So there you are. Good luck!
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