Aloe vera is a robust plant when it comes to diseases and pests. Nevertheless, it can happen that the houseplant is plagued by one pest or another. This also includes black dots, or rather dots, which indicate a pest infestation.
Where do black spots on the leaves of aloe vera come from?
Black dots on aloe vera areThrips. In the fight against the plague, the adults and the larvae must be fought. Spraying with soapy water and neem oil in the water has proven effective against pests.
What causes black dots on aloe vera?
If black dots appear on the underside of the leaves,thrips have infected the aloe vera. Since the insects grow to a maximum size of three millimeters, the human eye sees them as tiny dots. If the infestation progresses, the pests are easier to spot because they are closer together.
How can I combat the “black dots” on aloe vera?
If there is an infestation with thrips, theadultsmust be on the leaves of the aloe vera and thelarvaein the soilbefighted Since the parasites multiply rapidly, you should fight the pests as soon as the first black dots appear. Measures that have proven effective in the fight against the plague are:
- Wipe leaves with soapy water
- Spray aloe with neem oil
- add additional yellow or light blue adhesive boards
- against the larvae in the soil: add a few drops of neem oil to the water or repot aloe vera
How do the “black dots” get on my aloe vera?
Where the thrips actually come from ishard to sayOne possibility is that you bought the pests when you purchased the aloe vera. However, it may also be the case that you introduce the plague with another plant. If the aloe vera is outdoors, the spread of the insects by the wind can be the cause of the infestation.
Tip
Isolate infected alo vera
If you notice a thrips infestation on your aloe vera, you should isolate the plant. Some types of pests are able to fly and can attack neighboring plants within a short time.
