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Aphids.
Spray plants with a strong jet of water to dislodge colonies
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Tiny sap-sucking insects that cluster on stems and leaf undersides. They excrete honeydew, promoting sooty mold growth, and can transmit plant viruses.
Looks like this
- Clusters of small green, black or yellow insects on new growth
- Sticky honeydew residue on leaves
- Curled, distorted new leaves
Solve it with Vitaponix
Our nutrients don't kill pests or mould — they keep plants strong while you follow the fix below.
How to fix it
- Spray plants with a strong jet of water to dislodge colonies
- Apply insecticidal soap or neem oil to leaf undersides
- Introduce ladybugs or lacewings as biological control
Why it happens
- Warm, sheltered growing conditions
- Excess nitrogen producing soft, sappy growth
- Lack of natural predators in indoor environments
Prevent it
- Avoid over-fertilising with nitrogen
- Inspect new plants and clones before bringing them into the grow
- Encourage beneficial insects in greenhouses
Doses and targets come from the official Vitaponix feeding chart. Vitaponix nutrients are plant nutrition, not pesticides or fungicides.