![]() Miticides registered for interior use and compatible with predator mites include Sultan, Shuttle O and Floramite SC.Īphids can be controlled with the same treatment as mealybugs. The red mite is more active in the cooler months of the year, mainly October through March, in South Florida. At least this has been our experience in the nursery. Neoseiulus californicus will have limited impact on the red color spider mite, and Phytoseiulus persimilis will provide no control on these pests. Red colored spider mites, most likely the southern red mite Oligonychus ilicis or a red phase of the two spotted spider mite, are more difficult to control with predator mites and this plant does attract them. Both will provide some knockdown control of spider mites and will not leave a toxic residue that may effect predator mites. If a mite infestation is exceptionally bad, prior to the release of predator mites, spray the plant with water or horticultural oil. Neoseiulus californicus,( Spical, Spical Plus, Californiline) and Phytoseiulus persimilis,( Spidex, Bio Persimilis, Phytoline) are two excellent choices for spider mite control. Mites should be primarily controlled with predator mites. In fact, all insects seem to attack the Sterling more than the Camouflage, at lease in the nursery setting. Mites like the Sterling much more than they like the Dieffenbachia 'Camouflage'. Live mealybugs are most likely buried in newly emerging foliage especially in new leaves that are just starting to uncurl. Space out the sprays at 3 week intervals to break up the mealybug life cycle. A second and third treatment, if using oils, will be necessary. If pesticides are not an option, try horticultural oil directly sprayed onto the insects. While relatively easy to care for, it does prefer bright environments though can burn if placed directly in a bright southern facing window. Mealybugs can be removed with a systemic insecticide drench and hand cleaning. Dieffenbachia Camouflage is an eye-catching plant with uniquely patterned foliage on large, lush leaves. Light stress plants will have a very straight appearance as they try reaching for a light source.Older leaves turning yellow is first a sign of water stress and second light stress.
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