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Identify and Control 13 Common Chrysanthemum Pests
Daisy-like chrysanthemums, Chrysanthemum spp., aka mums, are herbaceous perennials. Most are suited to cultivation in USDA Hardiness Zones 5 to 9.
They prefer full sun, average two to three feet tall, and come in various colors, including green, lavender, pink, purple, red, rust, white, and yellow.
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Our guide to growing chrysanthemums discusses cultivation in the home garden.
It is also worth noting that some types of chrysanthemums contain pyrethrins, natural insecticidal compounds that deter some pests while attracting other beneficial insects.
You can read more about the benefits of mums in the garden in our guide.
This article introduces 13 types of pests known to prey upon chrysanthemums. Read on and learn how to recognize and manage them.
Here’s our lineup:
13 Common Chrysanthemum PestsThe following undesirable insects may visit the chrysanthemums in your outdoor living space to shelter, mate, and feed their young, causing damage in the process.
Each entry highlights physical traits, likely damage, and remediation measures.
Let’s jump right in!
1. AphidsChrysanthemum aphids, Macrosiphoniella sanborni, are sapsucking pests that feed primarily on terminal flower buds and young foliage.
Adults are shiny and dark brown, either winged or wingless. Young nymphs are brick red and wingless.
A unique feature of the species is that there are no males, and the females reproduce asexually.
They are often carriers of chrysanthemum vein mottle virus and chrysanthemum virus B, for which no curative measures exist.
The green peach aphid, Myzus persicae, melon/cotton
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