What's your question? Ask

Hyacinth Plant

Q.flies on the flowers

Zone oldsmar fl | kb0sdq added on May 17, 2015 | Answered

Tails are blooming and the refuse pink flowers are dripping liquid and the flies are eating it.

A.Answers to this queston: Add Answer
shelley
Answered on May 17, 2015

What plant or tree is this? I suspect the dripping liquid you speak of is honeydew, which would surely attract flies. The presence of honeydew indicates an insect infestation such as aphids, mealybugs, or scale.

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/controlling-aphids-and-ants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/control-plant-scale.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/mealybugs-control.htm

Was this answer useful?
00

Log in or sign up to help answer this question.

Did you find this helpful? Share it with your friends!

You must be logged into your account to answer a question.

If you don't have an account sign up for an account now.

Looking for more?
here are more questions about...
Hyacinth Plant
Join Us - Sign up to get all the latest gardening tips!

Do you know a lot about gardening?
Become a GKH Gardening Expert

OK