Thrips (Order Thysanoptera) are tiny, slender insects with fringed wings (thus the scientific name, from the Greek thysanos (fringe) + pteron (wing). Other common names for thrips Continue Reading
Category: Pests and Diseases
The black vine weevil (Otiorhynchus sulcatus) is found throughout the world and in some areas causes severe damage to commercial crops. With the increased use of container Continue Reading
Mealy bugs are the most common pest affecting begonia, especially with large plants with dense foliage. Dabbing the white areas with surgical spirits or meths can remove Continue Reading
Aphids, also known as plant lice and in Britain and the Commonwealth as greenflies, blackflies or whiteflies, (not to be confused with “jumping plant lice” or true Continue Reading
There are a number of different types of mite, some clearly visible with the naked eye, such as the European red mite, and others visible only with Continue Reading
Powdery mildew is a fungal disease that attacks a wide variety of plants, including all begonias. The damage due to infection by the fungi can be slight Continue Reading
Bud drop The dropping of buds as they form may occur if the plant is under some form of stress, such as excessively high temperatures, especially if Continue Reading