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Mussaenda Caterpillar Infestation in SW Florida

Controlling Leaf-Eating Larvae on Mussaenda

Healthy Mussaenda lost all leaves in 6 weeks; tiny white worm-like insects on leaf undersides.

Treatment

Spray undersides with Sevin to kill larvae/eggs on plant.
Treat soil around trunk with granular Triazicide for soil-dwelling eggs.
Plant will refoliate after insects gone.

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