Visible Insects or Other Pests Described
They are insects measuring 1/4 to 3/4 inch in length. They are brown in color, and they have a pair of large pincers on their tails. They feed by night. During the day, they will normally be found beneath the leaf and flower debris which gather on the surface of the soil. 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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