White on Leaves - Help

[siin82]

I've noticed that a few leaves have white on them - I've attached a pic - it's hard to see, but there is some whiting on the leaf. It's definitely not spider mites - no webs. The white does not whip off - it looks like a discoloration of the leaves.

I found live bugs that look sort of like thrips, but I'm not certain (they're about 3/4 of inch long). The plant overall is very healthy. I've sprayed a couple of times with neam oil - I just want some help in identifying what the issue is.

Any ideas?

 

[fdd2blk]

looks like thrips. outside i don't really worry about them. i have them in my garden as well. i have pirate bugs that keep them in control. i bought and released the pirate bugs in my garden a few years back. they have established themselves since and are here permanently now.

 

[siin82]

Thanks FDD! So, you think I should just monitor and watch or should I keep my attack with Neam Oil (and other natural sprays) going?

 

[fdd2blk]

Thanks FDD! So, you think I should just monitor and watch or should I keep my attack with Neam Oil (and other natural sprays) going?

neem oil (or other) will help control them.

 

[Megax29]

fdd when you say pirate bugs what king of bugs u mean?

 

[fdd2blk]

fdd when you say pirate bugs what king of bugs u mean?

pirate bugs.




here ya go, ..................... http://www.naturescontrol.com/piratebugs.html
i swear by them.

 

[Megax29]

even tho a master grower recomends them their a bit pricey... for bugs even if their pirates

 

[fdd2blk]

even tho a master grower recomends them their a bit pricey... for bugs even if their pirates

i bought them once, 4 years ago. i can go outside right now and find as many as i want. can't really catch them though or i'd help.

 

[jonboy30]

pirate bugs.




here ya go, ..................... http://www.naturescontrol.com/piratebugs.html
i swear by them.

Thanks Fdd...that's prolly the most useful thing I've ever learned about plants...great link btw...