Plant Clinic Ep 3: Identifying and Eradicating Houseplant Pests

[@veronicam377]

I was just itching this entire video.. might have to rewatch to actually soak in this information

[@BeccaDeLaPlants]

Really glad to hear that!!

[@chicnoir29]

🤣

[@NatalieJ22]

That’s the hardest part about dealing with pests, I hate bugs so much I just don’t wanna think about them at all 😅

[@SoilandMargaritas]

Oh my, I was feeling things moving in my hair... creepy lol

[@geminezmarie]

Even happier to be supporting an ally!! This video was great because I wanted to SEE what these plants/pests looked like instead of just hearing about neem oil. Thanks!

[@BeccaDeLaPlants]

Hahaha yes the neem oil advice kills me 😭😂

[@MonchitoPutito]

*D I O T E M A C I A* will be my drag name

[@BeccaDeLaPlants]

INCREDIBLE 😂❤️

[@ms.coffin2427]

Yass QUEEN!!!

[@KalodexD]

The amount of effort you put into making this videos is outstanding Becca!! Thank you!! You deserve the revenue.

[@BeccaDeLaPlants]

Thank you so much!! ❤️

[@RootingMindfully]

I think Summerayne in one of her pests video said that when plants are stressed they give off a certain pheromone that attracts the pests.

[@BeccaDeLaPlants]

Yes!!! That’s it. Thank you!

[@jannelaineeleodinmuo2442]

It kind of makes sense if you think of it in human terms too: if we are sick or immune compromised, we're very vulnerable to attack/infection (from germs).

[@happylittlebush9541]

Definitely use all the info Becca is saying. This is such a good video to have in saved! From experience with use on one: Bonide makes several systemics, but I love a granular systemic houseplant treatment that gets watered into the soil. The plant sucks this up and kills the pests when they suck the sap. This will be more of the 100 percent attack against thrips because they get into the plant where they wont be bothered by a lot of other treatments. I say home remedy all the way... but after losing so many plants to a massive thrips infestation, I recommend having that as an option! Careful with its use, should be last line of defence before burning it with fire, but it works! :P

[@makaylaj9821]

Yes! I love this product !

[@winterrose2985]

She mentioned this product

[@happylittlebush9541]

@@winterrose2985 She did! :) I specifically like the granular, I have seen several types at my local nursery but this was one that worked the best for me! :)

[@winterrose2985]

Good to know:)

[@heatherreed9585]

Can this one be used on basil?

[@marcospelaez5970]

God bless you and this video! Exactly what I was looking for. Just an encyclopedia of each pest. Case by case. What I now know is referred to as Scale was the exact thing I noticed on my plant

[@ohio_nights]

Another good option is Dr. Bronner's diluted in water! Any scent will work, but the company recommends the peppermint one in particular as pepperment oil can aid in killing pests. I've used it on an existing infestation, but also as a preventive and it seems to work well.

[@BeccaDeLaPlants]

Oh that’s awesome!!

[@edenbarker7385]

Yes! Awesome. That's the kind I have! And the pest that can be killed by castile soap!

[@edenbarker7385]

I'm doing it tonight. I love my plant.

[@after_twelve_]

The beginning slide-text is so amazing. Supporting such a good cause while such an informative and detailed video. A double!! Thank you, this channel is so great

[@BeccaDeLaPlants]

❤️❤️ of course!

[@schven0112]

I learned who to deal with the pests mentioned, however not much on how to Identify the pests. Knowing what you have leads to knowing how or what to do to get rid of what you have. I will come back to this video once I learn, or identify what I have.

[@ScienceisRadAF]

11:30 Dawn Powerwash is diluted dish soap with rubbing alcohol. I’ve never used it on my plants, but that’s what it is.

[@chloehughes680]

By far, the most detailed and simplified video about pests! Bravo! 👏

[@brittanyfosberg1029]

Also, Bonide systemic granules works REALLY well on any pests that suck sap out of plants. It’s a strong insecticide, and like Becca said, should NOT be used on plants that will be outside so that bees, butterflies, and other pollinators won’t be harmed by them. Some use it as a last resort for pests, but I use it as a preventative step on almost all of my plants. When I bring home a new plant, I wipe it down with neem and/or insecticidal soap, mix systemic granules into the soil, and quarantine them for 1-2 weeks from my other plants.

[@fm00092]

3:58 axil* 9:24 Dead Bug Brew contains Spinosad but there are other companies that sell it.

[@ArthurGrey.]

I've recently ordered many, MANY plants and for one of the orders, I received a freebie ghost aeonium. The plants were beautiful, but when I was inspecting the ghost I noticed a white, fuzzy spot just above the majority of the roots. I couldn't find anything else on it but I don't want mealybugs, so got some alcohol. It turned yellow and I was able to get it off, so I'm fairly sure it was the eggs! This video is so useful and already have it saved. Thank you so much, Becca!

[@brittanyfosberg1029]

Spinosad is the main ingredient in Captain Jack’s Dead Bug Brew that makes it so effective! Captain Jack’s is only about 0.001% spinosad, so if you want a somewhat stronger store-bought product, Bonide (the brand that makes Captain Jack’s) has a similar product called Super Insecticidal Soap, which is 0.005% spinosad. The packaging is almost identical (white spray bottle with purple lid) and the ingredient list is somewhat similar, so I think it’s worth trying the stronger version if needed.

[@rannijairam2993]

Wow! Great video, well presented. I usually get bored within 5 minutes but you made it so interesting. Thank you so much. Now time to take care of my plants 😊

[@greentape7817]

Thank you for putting this together! This must have been a ton of work to assemble and it's such a great, comprehensive resource to go back and check as pests inevitably show up to try to crash our plant parties. I also love that you are donating the revenue to such a worthy cause. Hats off to you, three cheers, like 12 high-fives, and a bunch more accolades! 💯👍🌱🧠💚

[@BeccaDeLaPlants]

Hey thank you!!! I’m really glad it’s helpful and will be great to refer back to ❤️

[@vickiandKi]

This has probably been previously commented, but Captain Jack's active ingredient is spinosad A and D

[@sheilaeish]

Thanks Becca I'm a new plant owner after watching this video I inspected my plants and found two pests on the dumb cane OMG!! Im following your instructions of alcohol,water & dish soap.

[@BeccaDeLaPlants]

Omg! Hope that takes care of them ❤️❤️

[@MinieLinx]

I wish you would bring back plant clinic!! I love it!

[@suzilee2592]

I've watched A LOT of videos on pests and this one is by far the most helpful!

[@dianeallen5753]

I have as well and I agree this one has been the best 👍

[@SparkleInMoonlight]

THis is such a well organised video, it´s simply marvellous! Thank for making it - super useful. For me, the worst insect in the universe is definitely thrips - the most difficult to completely eradicate. I had 60 % and higher humidity here and it didn´t affect spidermites and thrips - they just didn´t bother and continue munching on. Blue sticky trips caught something, but didn´t make much difference. Spinosad - western thrips are already immune to it. However, systemic neonicotinoides work well on western thrips

[@kleakatrah206]

Hi Becca. I have alway had a lot of plants and have been buying a lot more indoor plants. My new neon Pothos had little tiny round bugs under the leaves. It came with 4 others plants in a bag so obviously the other may have been affected. I immediately quarantined them and sprayed them with look warm water to try to get the critters off as much as possible. I also used a mixture of 4 cup - Water

[@aysegulthemom]

Thanks for this great video. This is the first time I have a thrips problem in my collection. My only wish is that I thought it would be good because it was different from many similar videos. If we were to divide plants into two: living in soil and hydroculture. pon leca etc. Thanks 🙏🏼 🎉

[@lindseydaniel9926]

Thank you so much for this video. This was the best resource I have found on KZbin for houseplant pests. Everything all in one place. It was perfect!

[@BeccaDeLaPlants]

That’s so awesome!! Really glad to hear it ❤️

[@lolad407]

I love bonide granular systemic for all INDOOR plants , for most pests.follow instructions for potted plants carefully and water thouroughly. It is Fast, leffective and long lasting. I would never use it outdoors. I don't want to kill bugs unless they are in my indoor plants. For fungus gnats ( and I think most other larvae ) I use mosquito bits. I measure 4 heaping tablespoons per gallon of water, shake it up, wait 10 minutes, pour through strainer into pitcher and water thouroughly. You don't have to strain out the bits, I just prefer not to have them left in soil. They tend to get moldy. This gets rid of the larvae, and with an insecticidal spray for the adults ( I like the bonide brand for that also.) And , if you have a lot of adults, the sticky traps, this two, or three prong approach works like a charm for getting rid of the gnats. I am also a fan of hydrogen peroxide for oxygenation of the soil as well as for killing anything in the soil. NOT TOO OFTEN though. You need the good bacteria to renew and continue to live in the soil . Using 3 % hydrogen peroxide you mix 1 cup per gallon of water. Using 35% hydrogen peroxide you mix 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon per gallon of water.

[@BeccaDeLaPlants]

Great advice!! Thank you!

[@Uathankicks]

I am not an expert, but tmu stressed out plants(overwatered, dehydrated, etc) are more susceptible to pests is because their immune system is response is unable to be alerted and respond quickly enough to shut off the saps as efficiently as normal. This attracts the pests attention, gives them more energy to reproduce. In general the issue of increasing susceptibility arises with the longer time for information triggers to travel. The chemical signs and response plants use within themselves to communicate is slowed as the plant does not have proper balance; then pests it may have been able to control/disinterest with a lack of sap(healthy immune response) now they able to establish. The increased energy for bugs from the longer flowing sap, then slower to respond and more sensitive plant means pests are more likely to find themselves on a plant unbalanced in some way. Yes plants have an “immune system” if your wondering they are the mechanisms behind a stem shriveling after you pinch a leaf or stem. Notice on stressed plants that pinched stem responds more slowly. Hope that helps for an explanation

[@IntegratedPestManagement]

Becca - We just discovered your channel. Excited to see your other videos cuz this one was great! Keep up the great work!

[@BeccaDeLaPlants]

Thank you so much!!

[@floppyrhinos]

i just recently found your channel and am not at all surprised that your pest video is the most helpful. this video was so informational and must have taken so much research. thank you!!

[@BeccaDeLaPlants]

Thank you so so much!!! Very glad it was helpful 👏🏼

[@leynaabbey]

Yes, distressed plants release a hormone. It'll attract beneficial bugs too, but they can't get indoors. It's the plants way of sending out an SOS

[@rachelgalen1160]

this is the most thorough, well put, & truly the most educational video about pests i’ve found on youtube. you’re amazing, thank you so much for this!!!

[@BeccaDeLaPlants]

Ahh!! That’s the best thing to hear! I’m really glad it was helpful 👍🏼🙌🏼

[@rachelgalen1160]

Becca De La Plants and she replies too?! my favorite plant youtuber by far 🤩

[@bariton3779]

omg im such a noob. i grouped all my plants together and they were fine for a while, but i noticed 1 plant had spider mites, and now all of them do 😭😭

[@jannelaineeleodinmuo2442]

We've all learned things the hard way, don't feel bad! Hope you got them eradicated!

[@celestedowlan5248]

Same thing happened to me but with thrips 😭

[@SSaaNNddYY77]

Excellent advise! I am currently using Bonide granular systemic houseplant insecticide on my gigantic Philodendron Selloum. I have Thrips for the first time and it's freaking me out! My plant is ancient... it's too big to lift easily. I just put a second application in the soil as it had been 6 weeks and I was seeing new Thrips. Ugh!!! Hopefully I can get rid of them!

[@aimeehodgin6359]

Excellence in speech form! Golf Clap!!!! Thank you so much!!! I have been watching you for months & really, like this Plant Clinic!!! :). Happy Wednesday!! Thanx Becca! Have an awesome day!

[@BeccaDeLaPlants]

Yaaay!!! Thank you so much Aimee❤️

[@OldieAtHeart]

I am surprised how Phytoseiulus persimilis (predatory mites) are never mentioned. They are my favourite voracious spider mites eaters! And green lacewings (larvae not adults) are also recomended not only for spidermites but also aphids.

[@BeccaDeLaPlants]

ooooh!! great tips! thank you :)

[@OldieAtHeart]

Also hot tip for the always present fungus gnats: Macrocheles robustulus - put a few in the soil of each potted plant (they remain in the soil). Fungus gnats (and other egg hatching pests) will never see the daylight 😊

[@annanicole9281]

I love the organization you are donating to! So awesome

[@BeccaDeLaPlants]

❤️ thank you!

[@Plantosaur6576]

Hi :) this is so helpful! Thank you for making this video :D I saved it in the past because it helped me previously save one of my plants (at the time it was a problem with mealybugs). I think I have a new bug problem and that's why a came back to watch this video. A couple a days ago, I saw something very small crawling in the soil of my Fittonia. At first, I though that maybe part of the soil moved because I was moving plants and watering them, only to realize there were actual bugs in it. In only two to three days, lower leaves became completely yellow/white and the whole plant withered. There were no bugs on the leaves or stems, but only in the soil. These bugs are 2-3 millimeter long, shaped like little sticks and I'd say brown (but I'm not sure about the color). I immediately cut some of the still healthy green parts and I'm hoping these will propagate in water (first time doing it so fingers crossed 🤣) Does anyone know what are these little bugs only in the soil, obviously sucking and killing my Fittonia through the roots 😭? I don't want them on my other plants, and I'm not sure if any of these bugs in the video can only be in the soil as in my case. P.S. I'm not that good with plants, still learning🙂, so I apologize if it was covered in the video but I didn't recognize which of the bugs are attacking my plant.

[@DemeterAurion]

Ughhhhh.... thank you for this video but I think I've finally found my culprit -- thrips 😫Keep finding these tiny white dot bugs and no clue what they were. A few of my plants have mealybugs but these didn't look the same. Thank you!

[@sophiebaldwin191]

Really comprehensive info Becca and great to have all the pests talked about and covered in one video. I have saved for future reference. Thankyou for all your research!

[@BeccaDeLaPlants]

Aw thank you so much!!

[@edenbarker7385]

Just started loving house plants, my favorite plant was dying so fast. I was ignorant about pests I honestly didn't even think to look! I was thinking: sun? Water? Temp? What is this?!? I might have found out too late but it's treatable with castile soap ( Which is literally my shower right now) I will never make the same mistake again. Thank you, thank you , thank you! I have to watch this a few times again.

[@BeccaDeLaPlants]

❤️❤️❤️ so glad to hear it!

[@sabrinav]

I am pretty sure my cat sometimes brings pests like spider mites when he goes in the backyard and hides in a bush.

[@xkgditsiraogxpyjtd8079]

The different pests: 7:30 10:03 14:24 16:50 19:32 20:23

[@MountainsnVallies]

As I’ve gotten into plants I’m so creeped every time I see a moving bug! I don’t know if it’s a beneficial bug or a bad bug 😫 I’ve heard if you see it moving fairly quickly then it’s a good bug? I’m getting so annoyed and feel like I need to get rid of some plants so I don’t have bugs in the house..

[@Kati-did]

I have had allot of luck with insecticidal soap. It is different that other types of insecticide and it considered organic. I use Garden safe brand because they includes spider mites in the list of the bugs it kills. I have used on spider mites, aphids and white flies. I have treated twice but second time was always just to make sure they were gone. Never saw again after the first. Also the point of making sure the bug is listed is a good thing to know about insecticide in general. If you are trying to get rid of certain type of bug not listed it will probably not work. Little knowledge from my pest control days

[@BeccaDeLaPlants]

That’s very true!!! I love these tips!

[@aviaja2008]

Try water your plant with Canna Cure in the spring and fall as a preventative but also as an emergency cure. Canna is a natural plant sap with its own insect repellent. It has work wonders for me. Thank you for yet another wonderful plant video 🌿🌵💚

[@puertoricanplanthero7298]

What is it??

[@AranDeathly]

There's my little scale fighter! It still has scale to this day but they are only ever in very few numbers now 🤷‍♂️

[@BeccaDeLaPlants]

That’s great!!! Thanks for sending in a video ❤️

[@sierra734]

Thank you , I’m new to rare plants and my first , other than fungus gnats infestation was on my most expensive favorite plant Philodendron Mamei, Thrips ! I used soap alcohol spray , even changed the dirt , washed off the roots and now checking my plants Daily , also bought insecticide chemicals.

[@deeanndavis1256]

Up until this year, I would've said I hadn't had a pest (having plants 10+ years) but I too think I just didn't know what to look for. And while most plants have survived or thrived even, I have lost some periodically. But not many, maybe due to me leaving spiders to wander about?! Great video though!

[@hollyhasegawa6095]

Thanks so much Becca, this was a very informative video. I hate spider mites they kind of creep me out, but not as much as mealy bugs, so far, knock on wood the only pests I have had is fungus knats, and spider mites but just once and they were easy to get rid of, I did find a mealy bug on one of the leaves of one of my Hoyas, but they are also gone now, I have found that if I over water and don't have a top dressing that they sure like to make themselves at home, so I stopped over watering and the problem went away, I just think that pests are a part of owning plants, and as we get more knowledge on them we can eliminate them so much quicker. Thanks again Becca, sending love and big hugs, bye for now.

[@BeccaDeLaPlants]

Ugh pests definitely freak me out! I hate them 😩 really glad that you’ve gotten rid of mealies!

[@NedhuggenBjork]

I really want a Hoya Compacta but I'm sooooo scared if getting mealy bugs on it. I just know I'm too lazy to be able to treat all of the nooks and crannies of the Compacta 😅 so I'll stick to the more spacious leaf hoyas! Super impressed with your patience treating yours! 😄

[@BeccaDeLaPlants]

Hahaha yeah it would definitely be unfortunate to have them all over the plant 😩

[@jannelaineeleodinmuo2442]

Don't be afraid! They don't HAVE TO get pests on your Hindu rope. You can spray preventatively to keep them safe. 🙂

[@paigywaigy1]

This video was so so informative!! As someone who’s only dealt with spider mites it’s good to know what to do if I see others!

[@BeccaDeLaPlants]

Yess!! So glad it was helpful ❤️

[@mylittlewalker]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge.Now,I'm getting to know the different bugs and how to get rid of them.

[@Dwynfal]

Thrips... Ugh. I can deal with all the rest but thrips give me nightmares! I can't get any systemic insecticide here in Belgium, only topical ones like insecticidal soap and neem oil so dealing with pests can be a challenge. I always, always quarantine new plants just to be sure and check all plants carefully when I water them. I just received a lovely Homalomena Maggy as a gift... And with it a few thrips! Not badly infested so I am treating it but if I can't get rid of them then it'll end up in the compost bin!

[@krizsays]

I love your plant clinic vids 😭 I havent found vids that talk about the pests to your degree of detail. Articles don't synthesize all info needed either. So i've gotten rid of ants & aphids, now i know exactly what i am combatting with the residue, the webbing, the larvae AND the holes on my unfurled leaf 🥲 Today will be day 2 of my neem treatment regiment. Swear i found this vid on time.

[@LydiaStormx]

Girl THANK YOU. I just had a spidermite outbreak that has affected nearly 20 plants, I obviously need some help.

[@BeccaDeLaPlants]

Omg I can relate

[@Chanel4-l6o]

I have tiny, grey, fast moving bugs that fly and are found in the soil/bottom area of the plant... please help what do you think they are??!!

[@kathysharfe7088]

Probably fungus gnats

[@suekuly4723]

Good video. Very informative. Question - what is the ratio of water, dish soap and rubbing alcohol?

[@BeccaDeLaPlants]

1 part rubbing alcohol, a few squirts of dish soap, and 3 parts water id say!

[@meulen4578]

@@BeccaDeLaPlantsVery useful video btw but that is 25% of alcohol ! isn't that too much ??

[@thebabyangel322]

Soo I have a 7ft majesty palm with centipedes in it... is that something that I need to take care of?

[@22dolxxxphin22]

That's why I dont buy ivy anymore. The first time I got brown scales (and infected my dumb cane that was next to it). The second and third time I got scales and spider mites. I learned my lesson 😆 For the fungus gnats beneficial nematodes and bottom watering is the best combo. Zero fg in my house. Not even one. Soo happy

[@Horsewoman-pt2ku]

Do you have a playlist for pests? I didn’t see one

[@jkkj1627]

Something is eating the leaves on my plant and leaves look like lace. What’s wrong with my plant and how do I treat it? Thank you

[@Jayl__]

The spray schedule is really useful

[@hermitcrab7169]

Can you please tell me what that plant on the top shelf in the pink/blue pot is? My friend has one but can't figure out what it is..

[@deonfox4086]

Call me crazy but I got sick of battling pests on 5 plants every week. Mostly spider mites and mealybugs, I think they come in on my dog after he goes on walks or goes outside in general. Then find plants. Nothing worked so now every other watering I use systemic tree and shrub pest control from bonide. In theory houseplants are shrubs and trees right? Well no plants have died and I've been pest free for weeks! :) (plant room has 80+ plants in it)

[@mistytwilight856]

I really needed this video right now! I just found mealy bugs on 2 of my plants recently 🥲

[@patriciahernandez5917]

Helpful video. I have a question. Since I bring some inside door plants I see those black insects similars to the bugs that we get in the kitchen inside the bag of old pasta or rice. I can’t assure that they are inside the plants because they are black as the soil but I found so many around the pots. And the ay are not in the kitchen at all. Any suggestions to know what this is. ? Should I spray all the plants and soil with the peroxide and water. ? If yes what ratio and how often should I do. Thanks

[@finnster6582]

First time. I love your presentation and you look and sound very cute.

[@My.Curiosities]

Finally I know what has been attacking my plants for months! Thrips have slowly killed off two of my Calatheas and I've noticed them on my ficus elastica. I had already tried the pressure wash and the Neem oil / alcohol idea, but I didn't know about the timing of it all. Thank you for this very informative video! Just as a sidenote precise pictures showing the effects of the pests would be super helpful.

[@aspeng621]

Does anyone know what tiny translucent looking bugs in soil are?!

[@karlyharris2941]

Thank you for this life saving video (plant lives lol) battling thrips and mealybugs currently. Theyre goin down!

[@BeccaDeLaPlants]

😂😂❤️ glad to share!

[@kodahughes7099]

Great advice and super useful information, so thank you for providing this video! However I just wanted to mention that Thieves oil is a Young Living product - a multi-level marketing company that promotes dangerous false claims, acts similarly to a pyramid scheme, and is all around not a good thing. I do NOT blame you at all for mentioning Thieves oil, or think bad of you or that you have any ill intent whatsoever; I just wanted to let you know, and anyone reading, that the product itself is sold by a predatory company and would highly highly recommend not buying it. Once again, the information provided is super useful, and want to thank you for it again

[@BeccaDeLaPlants]

Agh I didn’t realize Young Living was an MLM. I don’t really like those companies so thanks for the heads up!

[@DanielleBallou]

That ending was perfect!👌🏽😆 thank you for going through each type of pest and their different treatments. I love my house full of plants and am terrified of having a large outbreak, so I’m researching ways to avoid that! 😁

[@claylow5337]

How do you get rid of root mealies? Ha they are the tough and insidious ones. Away from sight away from mind until your plants starts to show symptoms

[@jhaybravo4205]

This was WONDERFUL ! Thank you so much for making this video ! I am a huge fan of your Chanel ! Stay beautiful ! 💚🌿

[@BeccaDeLaPlants]

So glad!! Thank you ❤️

[@curiousme8]

Wow! What a great video. Thank you for your research!

[@seamikki6510]

Did I miss the recipe for the soap and alcohol solution? I think I have spider mites? Webbing with the dots. When you touch them look like little dots of blood? Plus it's on my edibles, so I need an organic solution. I have organic dish soap and rubbing alcohol, but I don't know measurements to make it effective without killing my plants. HELP PLEASE!!! and thank you!

[@bringlifeindoors2370]

Thanks Becca for such well informative video on pests. Absolutely helpful. I am one for home remedies, so far they work for me. But if I ever need something stronger 💪, I will definitely refer back to this video. Lots of love 😍🥰❤🌿

[@debrawashington5530]

Thank you great video! I have Scale😐sooooo very helpful

[@divabonitaa]

I think mealy bugs are the grossest looking. I remember squashing one between my fingers bc I had no idea what it was.😂 Awesome video, so informative and to the point ☺️

[@BeccaDeLaPlants]

Icky 😭😭😂

[@finnster6582]

I keep getting sticky leaves and then death. I can't see anything on them. Do you have any ideas?

[@SpooksGhost-o7c]

Thank you sooo much for this video!! I found spider mites on my maranta. Just in time

[@tesaso1807]

thank you i couldnt find my pests on any german forums but Now i know they are thrips... so i guess thats good

[@laybell78]

Bonide Systemic works for mealy bugs as well.

[@BeccaDeLaPlants]

Awesome!!

[@jaylarlegaspi1344]

How about for drosera?

[@yazmynebright5892]

I suspected that I may possibly have spider mites on my dumb cane so I used the neem oil and water and rubbed down the plants under and over the top and the stems then sprayed it with the neem oil and water solution. My plant looked great and I've gotten 4 new babies since then and this was just last week now I'm worried because there are brown spots on the leaves and I'm thinking its fungas from the plants being wet. Ugh its like you fix one problem then theirs another problem but my dumbcane is growing like weeds so I thinking I'm doing it right I'm letting the soil completely dry out and see how it goes.

[@CarLeeToez]

Idk if I’ll get a reply , but I just got potting soil for some plants and to plant seeds (idk if I should’ve used something else) but I put some in a bucket and then planted some seeds and added some more soil to an already existing plant. Now I covered the seeds with plastic wrap as I didn’t some for others and it was good. But 2-3 days later I checked and one had already sees sprouted quite a bit but it was like moldy, and I saw a lot of tiny bugs. Kinda look like spider mites but on the already planted one some look like spring tails. Could it be possible that I bought some soil that already had some in it??

[@neurotika]

Spinosad is the active ingredient in Captain Jacks dead bug brew

[@nadinep.simmons9981]

Hi. I wonder if you can help me figure out why my aglaonema is drooping. It had only a few mealy bugs so I divided the stems, repotted in different pots, sprayed with a neem oil and soapy water mix, then rinsed it off. The following day all of the plants were severely drooping over as if they were dying. I hate to toss them out, but don't know what to do. What would you do?

[@imane5971]

Can thrip be black as well?

[@KVsPlantsOrchids]

A very educational video regarding pest control

[@BeccaDeLaPlants]

❤️

[@mzimsosupadope]

I'm checking my plant's tomorrow 🤦🏾‍♀️😂 I've only seen gnats, and usually spray them with neem oil with castile &Peppermint oil. And I do the hydrogen peroxide too.

[@BeccaDeLaPlants]

Yesss those are great methods!

[@williampiquett8652]

What could we do as a preventive 1st

[@b21.9]

check your plants regularly, and take care of them properly : water correctly, use the right sized pot, provide correct humidity, dust the leaves, fertilize correctly, provide the right soil mix and light. not easy at all, but we should just do our best 🤷🏻 although, I would say if you have plants you'd inevitably get some pest, someday, no matter what. that's why it's better to be prepared!

[@plantsandpiggies7758]

Lots of people spray neem oil and soap mixture everytime they water and Houseplantjournal sprays a store bought plant spray every 4 weeks. He's got some good videos on pests.

[@McDorkify]

The systemic also works as a preventative -- it goes into the soil and is absorbed by the plant, which kills off any pests that munch on the plant

[@BeccaDeLaPlants]

^^!!!

[@Pathrissia]

I have no idea if my new plant has aphids, thrips, or something else ☹️ i would suddenly find it even on the orchid flowers. Freaking out. Sprayed them once with chemical spray and they seemed unbothered. Now keeping the plant on the balcony in very low temp after spraying a second time, hoping they will leaaaave. Biggest worry is if it might have jumped over to any other plants

[@11hilkr]

I had a plant grow yellow mushrooms in the soil! I ended up scooping them out with a spoon and repotting it the next chance I had. I still have no idea how to treat that or if repotting was my only option.

[@ScienceisRadAF]

Green Lacewing larva can bite. Maybe it’s not common. I read it’s more common during drought conditions because they are trying to get minerals from your skin. I was bit by one once and it was unpleasant. The bite itself hurt, and then the raised itchy bump lasted several days. My skin is more sensitive than most, but sharing in case anyone else is like me.

[@nknight5228]

Very good video and info

[@helloimyukim]

Hi Becca! I have what looked like white spider mites but because they weren’t making webs and were only in the soil and on the exterior of my pots, I think they’re soil mites! Do you have any recommendations for those pests?

[@odeimihernandez7834]

Omg I have the same issue with two of my plants and can't find anything to get rid of them I have noticed that they jump when I water my soil.

[@BeccaDeLaPlants]

Oh my gosh gross! I don’t know what that pest is ☹️

[@happylittlebush9541]

Great video Becca!

[@BeccaDeLaPlants]

❤️❤️

[@lauramallery]

I've been dealing with a spider mite outbreak that has infiltrated my ENTIRE COLLECTION. I'd say diatomaceous earth is a great way to kill pests on a large amount of plants, to stop the issue in its tracks. When I discovered my infestation I dusted all my plants with diatomaceous earth, let sit for a day and then sprayed them down with Captain Jacks. I waited about 5 days then repeated both steps. Haven't seen them come back on the plants I've already treated, but I keep finding them on new plants :(

[@BeccaDeLaPlants]

Oooh great to know they aren’t coming back!! Hopefully you find them all soon 🙌🏼