Visible Insects or Other Pests Described
They are beetles measuring 1/16 to 1/4 inch in length. They come in a variety of colors and patterns. Short of consulting a field guide for insects, the easiest way to identify them is to locate the small, round holes which they eat away from the edges of the leaves. If the pests which you see fit this description, your African Violet may be suffering from the following:
Check this possible cause against the symptoms you are seeing. It is accompanied by a full description which will help you determine whether or not it is the cause of the problems your African Violet is experiencing.
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