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Visible Insects or Other Pests Described

They are insects which measure about 1/16 inch in length, and they are white or light gray in color. Because of their very small size and color, they often resemble tiny grains of rice in the soil or on the rootball. If the pests which you see fit this description, your African Violet is probably 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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