Aboutnick mccann Expertise I can give concise answers on growing plants in containers instead of the ground, why and how to plant them and how to maintain them.
Experience Master Gardner in Charlotte County Florida,,with 10 years experience.
Organizations Master Gardner Association of Charlotte County, Florida
Education/Credentials Associates Degree
Past/Present Clients I am currently also an expert in the Tropical Plant dept.
Question I live in Mallorca, so we have hot summers. I have geraniums in pots in my yard, but have been plagued by a grey/silver small moth or butterfly which is causing the new buds to become black and bitty. They also seem to kill off new flower buds. The ground around the pot is covered with what looks like little black droppings. I have new seeds for a scented variety for next year, and I dont want this happening again.....any suggestions gratefully received...Thanks.
Answer Hi Lyn, it sounds like White Fly, but I would need to see them to be sure, the problem here is that whatever you treat it with that will eliminate the White Fly larvae, will also kill visiting Bees and we don't want that, so I would spray it with a Horticultural Oil, this will deter the White Fly from laying its eggs, hence the larvae problem will solved. Always follow the directions on the label. Nick
