Q.Golden shrimp plant bracts covered in tiny black things. What are they?
I have two new golden shrimp plants in my garden, South Florida, 10A. I notice all the bracts have some kind of tiny black bug or larvae all over them. I have sprayed, mild organic pesticide, more aggressive types, and finally feed it a systemic but nothing stops them from coming back. What could they be?! I do also see tiny flys (not white fly) I suspect are involved.
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It would be very hard to tell without a photo. If you can include one, then I will be more than glad to help. In the meantime, this collection of articles will give you ways to craft your own pesticides with things that you likely already have around your home: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/organic