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My dahlia plants have white spots on top of leaves with corresponding black spots on the underside of leaf. Any suggestions on how to correct?
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Dahlia plant leaves with white spots #878696
Asked July 25, 2024, 9:41 AM EDT
My dahlia plants have white spots on top of leaves with corresponding black spots on the underside of leaf. Any suggestions on how to correct?
Arenac County Michigan
Expert Response
Good afternoon Jeff,
Thank you for your question! It looks like you have a sucking insect, maybe thrips, or it could be another sucking insect. There also may be a fungus on the edge. I’d recommend emailing the MSU Plant and Pest Dagnostic lab for confirmation with pictures, including one of the whole plant, and any plant history- how they water, what chemicals they applied. You can reach them @ <personal data hidden>.
https://www.canr.msu.edu/resources/thrips
Thank you for your question.
Good luck & have a great day!