Aphids on Pencil Plant

I think this plant has a tough case of aphids. However, the insects have a brown hard cover. From the picture on this site of aphids, they look black like fleas.

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#1 Comment By Nikki On 06/28/2011 @ 7:49 am

If they have a hard outer shell, it could actually be scale bugs. Here is an article that you may find helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/scale-bug-how-to-control-plant-scale.htm ^[1]

At any rate, neem oil is an effective treatment. Here is more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm ^[2]

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