Plant Clinic Ep 3: Identifying and Eradicating Houseplant Pests

Welcome back to my series, Plant Clinic! This episode is all about identifying and eradicating houseplant pests! In this video, we discuss aphids, thrip, whitefly, scale, mealybugs, and spider mites! Have you ever found one of these pests on your plant and had no clue what to do? Consider this video your ultimate houseplant pest guide!
TIMESTAMPS:
1:40 Where do pests come from?
2:54 Understanding the lifecycle of a pest
3:26 What to do when you suspect a pest/treatment schedule
4:33 Types of treatments for eradicating pests
7:26 Aphids
10:00 Thrips
14:22 Scale
16:48 Mealybugs
19:30 Whitefly
20:21 Spider mites
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[@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

[@MonchitoPutito]

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

[@BeccaDeLaPlants]

INCREDIBLE 😂❤️

[@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 😭😂

[@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!! ❤️

[@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!

[@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?

[@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.

[@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 ❤️

[@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.

[@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 ❤️

[@CowboyLikeMegan]

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.

[@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!

[@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 👍

[@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!!

[@annanicole9281]

I love the organization you are donating to! So awesome

[@BeccaDeLaPlants]

❤️ thank you!

[@MinieLinx]

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

[@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❤️

[@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 👏🏼

[@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 😊

[@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 ❤️

[@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 😍🥰❤🌿

[@pottymouthedplanter]

Congratulations on your soil!!! Looks so airy I can’t wait to try it! ❤️ thank you for this video!!

[@BeccaDeLaPlants]

Thanks so much ❤️❤️☺️ hope you love it!

[@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 🤩

[@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 ❤️❤️

[@curiousme8]

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

[@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.

[@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 ❤️

[@debbielummus4637]

Very helpful video Becca! Thank you so much🌿💚🌻

[@BeccaDeLaPlants]

❤️❤️

[@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

[@mistytwilight856]

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

[@happylittlebush9541]

Great video Becca!

[@BeccaDeLaPlants]

❤️❤️

[@stardoll1995]

Really enjoyed the video and thanks for all the tips! ♡

[@BeccaDeLaPlants]

Thanks for watching ❤️

[@vickiandKi]

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

[@teresaaramini546]

Thank you for all these super helpful tips!

[@BeccaDeLaPlants]

❤️❤️

[@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.

[@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 😭😭😂

[@mylittlewalker]

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

[@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!

[@marthajordan2572]

That was so helpful, thanks for sharing your knowledge

[@BeccaDeLaPlants]

Of course!!

[@bethjeffrey6626]

Great info Becca!

[@BeccaDeLaPlants]

❤️❤️

[@nknight5228]

Very good video and info

[@kathydubya18]

Well done! So informative!

[@BeccaDeLaPlants]

Glad to hear it!!

[@finnster6582]

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

[@VanessaKrystynaBeauty]

This was so helpful thank you ❤️🌿

[@BeccaDeLaPlants]

Glad to hear it❤️

[@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.

[@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

[@carmelodriscoll6155]

Great video. Thank you Becca. 😊

[@BeccaDeLaPlants]

❤️❤️

[@W0lfm0ther]

Wow this came at the perfect time!!

[@BeccaDeLaPlants]

☺️☺️

[@dahlia9871]

Very helpful, thank you Becca 😊🙏

[@BeccaDeLaPlants]

Of course!! ❤️

[@KVsPlantsOrchids]

A very educational video regarding pest control

[@BeccaDeLaPlants]

❤️

[@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

[@zenianazarowicz1235]

Thank You! Very educational!!!

[@WitchyWendigo]

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

[@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

[@Jayl__]

The spray schedule is really useful

[@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

[@janequeenii2493]

Thank you so much u saved my plants💚💚💚💚💚💚💚

[@novatraya-lacadin6472]

Thank you very much..! Very informative..!

[@debrawashington5530]

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

[@karlyharris2941]

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

[@BeccaDeLaPlants]

😂😂❤️ glad to share!

[@sarahandre9563]

Thank you for this video, it was great 😄

[@BeccaDeLaPlants]

Glad to hear it :)

[@lilpinky1123]

Yesssss thank you!

[@BeccaDeLaPlants]

❤️❤️

[@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.

[@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! 😁

[@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??

[@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

[@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. 🙂

[@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!

[@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!

[@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!

[@yooomama4295]

Thank you!

[@mayseventy4466]

Excellent thanks thumbs up 👍💕🇹🇹

[@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!

[@tesaso1807]

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

[@Lextex1029]

Thanks Becca this was super informative!! 💖 Although all the close-ups gave me the heebie jeebies 🤢 I'm going to see thrips in my nightmares...

[@BeccaDeLaPlants]

😂😂

[@elizabethsiojo7848]

very informative! thank you! also very useful info on treatment using Thieves Essential OIl, that one i have,

[@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 😭

[@inthelifeofashley366]

Thank for you the information

[@BeccaDeLaPlants]

Of course!!

[@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 😊

[@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.

[@sokhachen1037]

Very helpful thank you

[@BeccaDeLaPlants]

So glad!

[@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..

[@IslvndCvrlz]

Currently battling thrips 😞 but this video was really helpful!

[@manuelita467]

Update?

[@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!

[@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 ❤️

[@xkgditsiraogxpyjtd8079]

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

[@kiyahb5106]

Wow get into the video!

[@sabrinav]

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

[@CrayonConoisseur]

12:04 In Summer Rayn Oakes' video, she said that when plant are stressed, they release hormones that let pests know that they are more susceptible for infestations.

[@BeccaDeLaPlants]

Yes!! Thank you for this

[@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

[@elainelee8678]

Hi there, thank you for sharing your gardening experience with us on youtube! I have subscribed to your channel and definitely will have a tour of your youtube videos. Just wondering, I have planted one type of plant which will reach its optimum stage around 3 - 4 months. however, I notice that I always face similar issues in that the plant leaves have white particles (salt texture) that distribute evenly on the leaf surface. Does this consider powdery mildew? But I did browse google image, the illustration is quite different. Perhaps do you have any tips on solving this issue? Thank you. your sharing insights are highly appreciated

[@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

[@blooperthesquid8215]

After watching this, I think I finally know why my jade pothos is dying, and of course it's the pictures of the *thrips* that made me realize what it could be, I'm scared😭

[@BeccaDeLaPlants]

😭😭 good luck!!

[@mzimsosupadope8961]

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!

[@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!