Plant tip 27
- Inspect for pests
- Regularly inspecting your plants for pests can help ensure their health and well-being. Look for signs of infestation. This includes anything that seems out of the ordinary, such as leaves with lesions or discoloration, abnormal growth patterns, or movement of pests in unusual numbers or directions. Check plant surfaces for eggs, larvae, or pupae. These may be easy to miss if you don’t have a good eye for spotting them, but they’re essential clues that something is wrong. Smell plants often. Many pests emit an unpleasant smell when disturbed, which can give you a heads-up about potential problems.