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Viral Decline in Potted Petunias: Remove and Disinfect

Diagnosis

Petunias in pots with potting soil (sandy FL soil) dying in patches with no visible bugs suggest viral infection (curly top, mosaic, ring spot, wilt) spread by aphids/scale. Rapid decline, yellowing, death.

Action

Viruses are incurable. Remove and destroy infected plants. Disinfect tools with bleach. Prevent future spread by controlling sucking insects with labeled insecticide.

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