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Visible Insects or Other Pests Described

They measure 1/16 to 1/4 inch in length. They have round, oyster-shaped bodies that are white, gray, black, brown or yellow in color. If the pests which you see fit this description, your African Violet is probably suffering from the following:

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  • 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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