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There are insects and other pests that a gardener must watch for and get rid of to keep healthy Azaleas. These pests include; the root weevil, bark scale, aphids, leaf miners, caterpillars, leaf rollers, sawflies, spider mites, lacebugs, white flies, slugs, and snails. <ref>Greer, p.15-16</ref> | There are insects and other pests that a gardener must watch for and get rid of to keep healthy Azaleas. These pests include; the root weevil, bark scale, aphids, leaf miners, caterpillars, leaf rollers, sawflies, spider mites, lacebugs, white flies, slugs, and snails. <ref>Greer, p.15-16</ref> | ||
The root weevil tends to be a common problem with Azalea plant damage. The larve does the most damage and it is not mpssible to that damage is accuring until it is too late. The larve eats the roots, eat the essential cambium layer so the plant is unable to feed the top. The adults feed on the plant at night when it is fairly warm. To control these pests, one should spray Orthene on the foliage about every three weeks for about May to October, depending on the weather. <ref>Greer, p.15</ref> | |||
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