Ace the 2025 TruGreen Turf & Ornamental Pest Control Exam – Bloom Your Success!

Sawflies are not typically found on interiorscape plants mainly because they are mostly associated with outdoor plants, particularly trees and shrubs. Sawflies are larvae of particular types of wasps and usually feed on foliage in an outdoor environment where a suitable host plant is present. They thrive in gardens and landscapes where they can access the plants to lay their eggs.

On the other hand, thrips, spider mites, and whiteflies are pests that frequently infest indoorscapes. These pests can survive and reproduce in indoor environments, particularly where conditions are conducive to their growth, such as warm and dry settings. Thrips can damage plants by feeding on plant tissue, while spider mites typically thrive in dry conditions and can create webbing on plant surfaces. Whiteflies are known for their white, moth-like appearance and can become problematic by sucking sap from plants, leading to weakened and stressed plants.

Thus, the distinct life cycle and habitat preferences of sawflies set them apart from the pests more commonly encountered on interiorscape plants.