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    Insect and Related Pests of Foliage Plants Laboratory

    Welcome to the Insect and Related Pests of Foliage Plants Laboratory. Please view the detailed list of resources below for help with identifying and treating insect and related pests of foliage plants.

    All photos are property of Lance S. Osborne and the University of Florida. Please email Dr. Osborne for permission before using any pictures.

    • Aphids

      Aphids are soft-bodied, pear-shaped insects generally less than 1/8 inch long. They feed by piercing-sucking mouth-parts and often can be found feeding on stem tissue of infested plants.

      Learn All About Aphids

    • Beetles

      Learn All About Beetles

    • Caterpillars

      Learn All About Caterpillars

    • Fungus Gnats

      Learn About Fungus Gnats

    • Mealybugs

      Learn About Mealybugs

    • Mites

      Learn About Mites

    • Scales

      Learn About Scales

    • Snails and Slugs

      Learn About Snails and Slugs

    • Springtails

      Learn About Springtail

    • Thrips

      Learn About Thrips

    • Whiteflies

      Learn About Whiteflies

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