Visible Insects or Other Pests Described
They are arthropods which measure 1/4 to 1/2 inch in length. They are gray in color with shell-like bodies, and they have seven pairs of legs. Some will roll up into a ball when threatened. They will normally be found taking shelter beneath the leaf and flowers debris which gather on the surface of the soil. If the pests which you see fit this description, your African Violet probably has 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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