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Q.Fig Diseases

Anonymous added on June 23, 2011 | Answered

Potted fig tree has blotchy leaves that are black. There is a bug attached to one leaf, white egg case and spider web, and brown circles with large eaten holes. Can’t decide how many things are wrong and how to treat it.

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Nikki
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Answered on June 23, 2011

This could be mealybugs or spider mites, both of which can be treated with neem oil. The following articles may help as well: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/figs/common-fig-tree-diseases.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm

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