How do I get rid of aphids on an avocado plant?
What bugs infest avocado trees?
Know Your Enemy: Six Insects That Attack Avocado Trees
Why does my avocado tree have holes in the leaves?
Avocado Worms
The amorbia moth larvae and the omniverous looper are two leafrolling pests that eat holes in leaves and bore into fruit. The worms that infect avocado trees are usually greenish in color, although they may also be yellow and sometimes pink. Parasitic wasps control the worm population.
Should neem oil be rinsed off?
Because although neem oil is organic, it does contain toxins. However, if you carefully rinse the neem oil off of the herbs prior to consuming them, the herbs should be safe to eat. As neem oil is toxic, it may harm pets. That is why you may not want to put neem oil on plants in areas where your pets are.
What causes black spots on avocado leaves?
Anthracnose. Anthracnose, caused by the fungus Colletotrichum gloeosporioides, is a serious disease of avocado trees. The disease first appears as small, irregular, black spots on leaf and fruit surfaces. As the disease develops, the black fungal spots expand, which causes blackened leaves or fruit.