Night Jasmine and Gardenia Pests: Neem and Bt

Tampa: night jasmine eaten (holes), gardenia blooms full of thrips (tiny black lines). Soap spray helped briefly.

Night Jasmine

• Holes = insects. Soap too weak.
• Spray Neem oil (organic, stronger).
• Or Bt (Dipel/Thuricide) – bacteria kills leaf-eaters only.
• Reapply every 7–14 days; 7 days if rain.
• Scout for hidden insects.

Gardenia

• Thrips in flowers. Same treatments.
• Treat all nearby plants to prevent reinfestation.

Start at 7-day intervals.