Visible Insects or Other Pests Described
The adults are dark gray beetles which measure about 3/8 inch in length. Its larvae are white with brown heads. They measure about 1/2 inch in length and have no legs. The larvae will be found burrowed in the soil, where they feed on the roots. 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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