Tuesday, April 28, 2009

Why do my mint plants have a white powder on them?

almost all of my apple mint has a white powder on the leaves. what is this? i also found small black eggs on one leaf, which i thew away. anyone know what these are?

Why do my mint plants have a white powder on them?
might be spittle bugs, they leave a while residue when they lay there eggs,
Reply:it sounds like your mint is suffering powdery mildew.stop overhead watering .the eggs more than likely belong to a moth/butterfly or wasp.


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