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Jun 12, 2023 7:16 AM CST
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I noticed this white stuff on my potted petunias. Any idea what this is? Thx
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Jun 12, 2023 10:16 PM CST
Name: Al F.
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That big fat aphid in the lower right hand corner is a major indication the plant has an aphid infestation. The white detritus on the foliage are exoskeletons/ skins, which are periodically shed as the aphids grow, and are often found stuck to droplets of the pest's waste product (honeydew).
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