Insects
Among the insect pests that may attack garden mums are aphids, mites, various caterpillars, leafminers, whiteflies and thrips. Fortunately, insects are not usually a significant problem.
A preventive spray program may be employed
to guard against outbreaks of insects. Some general purpose insecticides that are typically safe to use on garden mums are Avid (mites, thrips), Conserve (thrips), Dipel (caterpillars) and Marathon (aphids, whitefly). For more details on chrysanthemum insect control, refer to Yoder’s
Tips on Chrysanthemum Pest Control.
Insects and Diseases
Disease Control (version 07260)Pest Control (version 07261)Chrysanthemum Stunt Bulletin (version 07216)Chrysanthemum White Rust Bulletin (version 07228)
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