This document discusses common insect pests that affect tropical plants, including aphids, spider mites, mealybugs, whiteflies, and thrips. It describes the damage each insect can cause and their life cycles. Potential biological and chemical controls are provided for each pest, such as using ladybugs and lacewings as biological controls for aphids or applying horticultural oils, Avid, or Mainspring as chemical controls for whiteflies. The goal is to help control insect populations on tropical plants through an integrated pest management approach.