Holes in Leaves - Visible Insects or Other Pests Described
Leaves have holes in them, and there are visible insects or other pests on the plant. These pests are insects measuring 1/16 to 1/4 inch in length. They are black or metallic blue in color, and some have either a thin, yellow stripe or tiny, white spots on the wing casings. These insects will jump like fleas when disturbed. If your African Violet has this combination of symptoms, it 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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