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Cyclamen and Spider Mites on African Violets

White specks on African violet leaves are shed mite skins. Damage appears later as populations grow. Fuzzy leaves hinder oil/soap sprays. Try neem oil cautiously, but mites are notoriously hard to eradicate on violets. Isolate infected plants immediately.

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