Systemic insecticides such as acephate control aphids and scales. These insecticides are sold as granules or slow-release stakes that are added to houseplant soil to be absorbed through a plant's roots into the plant's vascular system.
SYSTEMIC INSECTICIDE - A pesticide which can be granular or liquid, used at the base of the plant and travels through the vascular stream.
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Systemic insecticides are used mostly to control sucking insects like aphids. They
have a minimal effect against chewing creatures such as caterpillars. With systemic ...
The systemic insecticide, Orthene (acephate), is excellent for this pest. Other common insecticides, such as insecticidal soaps, Sevin, permethrin, bifenthrin, cyfluthrin, and Malathion also are effective.
Q: Can I use systemic insecticides on plants other than roses?
A: You can, but never use it on edibles! ...
To gain control of a problem with thrips, using a systemic insecticide may prove to be the most effective.
Or use a systemic insecticide from your local nursery (follow instructions). Ground borne, root eating grubs- there are many types of beetle larvae which live in the ground. They are very hard to see, until you start to dig around.
Systemic insecticides are sometimes effective if used soon enough.
Aside from using chemical sprays which specify that they will control spider mites, the only thing I could suggest would be good old soap and water....
Last Resort: There are some systemic Insecticides that are labeled for use on leafminers. Insecticides containing acephate (Orthene) or imidacloprid can be effective if used before damage is severe.
Use plant pins that contain a systemic insecticide
Scale insect
Brown scale on stems and leaves of fruit bushes, left untreated this can kill the plant.
Although healthy cactus and succulents are bothered by few pests, cottony-looking mealybugs may attack; they can be treated with a systemic insecticide, which is absorbed into the plant tissue and makes it toxic to predators.
"This involves injecting into the ground, a systemic insecticide, which is taken up by the elm tree roots, moves through the tree canopy and when the beetles emerge (usually in spring, or later in the season) it kills them as they feed on the leaves.
An insect that looks like a wood louse, but which is coated in a pale, waxy substance. It feeds on plant sap, and is best controlled by systemic insecticide.
Membranous
Like a membrane, being very thin, translucent or papery.
A systemic is any chemical that is absorbed into a plant's system, either to kill organisms that feed on the plant or to kill the plant itself. There are systemic insecticides, fungicides and weed killers.
Now is the time to keep an eye out for infestations of aphids and other chewing insects that cause major damage to new foliage and buds. Early control is essential to eradicate these pests, so apply a systemic insecticide such as Confidor, ...
The plant probably will produce new leaves in a few weeks. As soon as new growth is evident, applying a systemic insecticide may provide protection to the new growth as repeated Fig Whitefly infestations may eventually weaken and kill these ...
Young peach trees can be protected for a year or more by dipping the roots and crowns in a systemic insecticide solution prior to planting.
Systemic insecticides are applied to the soil, absorbed by the plant and eventually ingested by the scales. No matter what type of control you use, timing is critical for success. Check the label for specifics.
Repeated applications may be necessary so check regularly for any signs of re-infestation. You can also use a cotton swab dipped in alcohol or use a systemic insecticide. If using a chemical control be very careful to follow label directions exactly.
 See also: Insect, Systemic, Insecticide, Plant, Soil
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