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Mimosa Webworms and Wilt: Organic Control Options

Mimosa trees have small webs with tiny black bugs/eggs; foliage eaten. Expert lists pests: cottony cushion scale, mites, mimosa webworm. Disease: fatal Fusarium wilt (spreads via root grafts). Webworms likely the leaf-eaters. Organic options: Pure Neem Oil or Atomic Grow. Insecticidal sprays also work. Wilt has no cure; remove dead trees to prevent spread.

Distinguish the Problems

  • Webworms: Defoliate but tree survives.
  • Fusarium wilt: Vascular death, fatal.

Treat webworms organically; monitor for wilt symptoms (sudden wilting, brown streaks in wood).

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