Identifying pests - how do you find them EARLY? Pest series ep 1 | Plant with Roos

[@plantwithroos]

What questions do you want answered? I'll be filming the next episode in this series soon so let me know!

[@denisep3553]

Thank you for this video it was a bit scary seeing them up close but very informative 😂 What about pest on soil? They look brownish maybe a little shiny? Are they good or bad, any idea of how to get rid of them?

[@plantwithroos]

@@denisep3553 Great question! I forgot to mention soil bugs here, I'll either include them in the next video or make a separate video about them. From what I know right now, the white bugs (actual bugs not just bits) are bad, the yellow mites that I have are good and so are the small thin bugs called springtails - they both make the soil better, so they actually help the plants! I did hear about soil aphids which apparently are bad for plants.

[@denisep3553]

Thank you, I look forward to your next video 😁👍🏼

[@jamalalmunir6496]

Hi Roos. You may add next time nematods.

[@DopeyIan88]

What about issues that look like pest damage that are actually something different? I.e. viruses or fungi

[@suekuly4723]

I was happy that you actually showed us the bugs and the damage they can do. Very helpful to know what to look for.

[@plantwithroos]

Thank you very much, thats awesome to hear! Any questions you have or things you'd like to see for the next video?

[@suekuly4723]

Yoga and Plant With Roos Maybe products to use to get rid of them would be nice.

[@plantwithroos]

@@suekuly4723 yes, different treatments are in the plan for the next few videos!

[@christianekrailiger6323]

Hi from Switzerland ! It was just the video I was waiting for . Hurray! I am a retired teacher and began my jungle 5 months ago when I had to leave my house with garden for a flat with a balcony. 77 plants already and 😡first intruders which I could not identify under the leaves. Now I know ! THANK YOU ! let’s have the prescriptions now Dr Roos ! Quick please🙏🏻

[@plantwithroos]

hello thank you so much! oh no that's so annoying. haha dr roos.. its just master roos officially but I'll take doctor over master :) Any specific questions you have or things you'd like to see for the next video?

[@MrDanylui]

Super informative!! 🤗cant wait for the next video 🥰🥰🥰

[@_pandaemoniam_panda922]

Thrips. I’ve been dealing with thrips for a year and they are the most aggravating bug! I’m constantly buying predatory mites.

[@bugladyconsulting96]

Predatory mites do not work on all species of thrips. You have to ID your thrips species first before putting together management programs.

[@RT1home]

Great video covering all the different Plant Pests 😊I hope you do a treatment video for Thrips! They are the one pest that I have the hardest time defeating!!

[@gardeninghouseplants1112]

Thank you for sharing those very helpful tips😊🌿👌

[@susanzielbauer9256]

Hi Roos, GrEaT Vid as always! I’ve been working and growing plants for 43 years and I be never had any Pests or infestation problems! I know that may be hard to believe, ,lol I do have background experience on identity and treating pest however. Previously being in Business for 17 years and servicing both indoor and outside gardens was part of DBA Urban Gardening so ive seen my share of infestations. Have a GrEaT Weekend!!👩‍🌾💚

[@plantwithroos]

Oh wow that is so cool!! Thank you for sharing 🙌🏻❤️

[@larrycahoon8465]

You did a good job Roos. Keep up the good work. Have had mostly mealy bugs - the love hoya - spider mites and scale. Scale seems to be the hardest to deal with. Spider mites are a big problem is not caught early. Mealy Bugs seem rather easy to deal with - unless they are in the roots and you miss them.

[@sherryporsch9349]

Loved this! I don’t see very well, but I can see spider mites walking around on leaves.

[@VickyHafler]

Spider 🕷 mites 😬 I’ve been dealing with them as long as Ive had plants. Thank you for the video.

[@plantwithroos]

uggghhhh they're so annoying and they keep coming back for me! Any questions you have or things you'd like to see for the next video?

[@sharpestdart]

Sensory overload! Lol 😂 You confirmed for me that I definitely have thrips on my philodendron Brazil. I've only ever seen the larvae and only two or three at a time. What I didnt know was that they lay their eggs inside the plant. Horror! I will be more diligent in checking for them. Thanks for this creepy video 😂💚 Pepe_la_romia

[@jessicawe8869]

Wow your video was so helpful! In most other videos I watched I couldn't really see the bug to compare with what I might see at my plants, so thank you so much for this video!!

[@plantwithroos]

Happy you like it! Thank you for watching ❤️

[@irairod5160]

This was fantastic. I noticed two of my plants, a Schismatoglottis and an Alocasia "suddenly" yellowing. I inspected them, did not see anything with my naked eye, washed them thoroughly, but the rapid yellowing continued, and I could not attribute it to overwatering them. Upon closer inspection, I noticed what looked like white dust on the grooves and crevices of both plants. At no point did I see anything moving, but fearing pests, I immediately treated with a 3-in-1 Miticide, Insecticide, Anti-Fungal product and isolated those plants. After seeing your video, I suspect spider mites. I will treat again as per label instructions and frequently inspect all other plants in that room. Thank you for sharing such good information with us!

[@plantwithroos]

That's awesome to hear thank you! I hope your plants make it through ❤️

[@doreen9293]

You had me within the first 4 seconds😂 I am so glad to find your channel

[@plantwithroos]

Hahah welcome! ❤️❤️

[@mr.spirofucci1493]

Great video as always from you!!! Very cool in a creepy sort of way. 😎 You Tube mentions treatments but rarely shows them. Thanks so much for sharing yours!!! Btw I use a systemic spray, works great and can last for about six months.

[@tasneemchandia3470]

Thank you for sharing this. I’m a total newbie to plants, and this is my first spring :). And I was super scared of pest as it’s the first time my plants were growing 😅. A month back I saw tiny black spots on 2 Alocasias, spider plant and my maranta. I had no idea what that was and kept looking up online but they were definitely not aphids or spider mites. And then I saw it. Thrips. And realised that was their dropping. My maranta and 1 alocasia (cuprea) really suffered. I’m hoping my maranta still makes it. Even after 2 weeks of washing and treating with neem oil, I still saw one today on the spider plant. However, I am hoping to now add a routine of cleaning leaves more often and hoping that helps 🤞. Thank you once again.

[@plantwithroos]

Ah that sucks, I'm sorry for you! Thrips lay eggs in the leaves so check regularly and fingers crossed 🤞🏻 you got this!

[@soyonpak4270]

Thanks so much for this video. Looking forward to your insights and tips. As well as the gruesome close ups of our plant pests. :-)

[@plantwithroos]

Haha thank YOU for watching! Arent they so creepy?! but good to know what we're up against. Any questions you have or things you'd like to see for the next video?

[@soyonpak4270]

@@plantwithroos I think it was scale that snuck up and almost decimated my aloe collection. Brown scabs, no bumps, sucking the juice out of the leaves. It took me a while to notice the damage. My Mother Aloe survived but is no longer looking fierce. Could you discuss pests on common types of plants, such as philodendrons "hope" , micans, Brasil, Narrow Leaf, Moonlight etc. I want so very much to get a Selloum but have been discouraged to notice how the philodendrons all seem to have pest issues, no matter how reputable the online sellers. I do my cleaning, repotting, spray down with various sprays(neem oil, spinosad, peppermint castile soap, etc.) but they persist. I've had to cut back a philo hope and micans. My narrow leaf has a growth point but I was disgusted to see more pest damage on the adult leaves and cut more off. I used a neem oil blend spray as a preventative for several years but it did nothing for thrips on my monstera. I used a systemic but still saw a few here and there. I cut off most of the leaves. Some people swear by Systemics while others say it does not work for thrips. If you could share your success stories with thrips on monsteras that would be helpful. Finally, if you are going to discuss using systemics, it would be helpful if you discussed which plants would be damaged. I discovered the hard way after I killed my lemon cypress and almost killed euphorbia milii and poinsettia. Thanks so much for doing the series!

[@natka8181]

I was hooked at the first 2 seconds because that's exactly how I felt qbout finding white stuff on my plant and seeing bleached spots on foliage! Thanks for info, although you scared me a little more qbout how it happens.. jeez.. so much care needed!

[@tdmerc30]

This video is so informative and to-the-point. Thank you!

[@plantwithroos]

Glad you liked it thank you!

[@plantbased_plantamazed]

Great vid, Roos! Thank you so much ❤

[@plantwithroos]

Thank you so much! Any questions you have or things you'd like to see for the next video?

[@plantbased_plantamazed]

@@plantwithroos can hardly wait for it. It will be great to see the natural and chemical solutions available in NL. And i think my adansonii has pests, I will check better tomorrow when it's light 😐 New leaves are all yellow 🥺

[@dreamsofhoya]

Thank you for this video!! Looking forward to your treatment video too. I’ve been battling spider mites on my Ficus Elastica Ruby for months now 😑

[@plantwithroos]

thank you! oh no thats frustrating! do they keep coming back or do they not respond to treatment?

[@dreamsofhoya]

Yoga and Plant With Roos they keep coming back! It’s almost like they spontaneously appear within the new growth once I think they’re gone..?

[@jamalalmunir6496]

May I interrupt.. you may most the plant and the soil with garlic natural solution. You could find preparation at youtube. Good luck.

[@jamalalmunir6496]

Sorry. Mist.

[@adansoniia]

Awesome and informative video, especially for those who are just starting their pest journey! Can't wait to see more episodes

[@jamalalmunir6496]

Nice video. It was quick but informative.

[@plantwithroos]

thank you! I noticed watching it back that its actually very quick! but there will be more in depth videos about several topics. thank you for the feedback!

[@ingakrinickiene6132]

Had spider mites, thrips and mealy bugs. Mealy bugs are easiest to handle with systemic insecticide. Three waterings each 10 days and thats it :) thrips are the worst 😬😬😬

[@SemihydroponicswithSma]

Love mealybugs. I had them on all my hoyas🤕 but nothing is difficult in leca. Just a bit of paraffinum liquidum and they are gone🥰 or leaf shine spray. Love all your videos😍😘

[@Onemust1magine]

I am currently transitioning all my soil plants into leca for this reason! Wish me luck

[@SemihydroponicswithSma]

@@Onemust1magine good luck 😊

[@pinatajuju4471]

Thanks for the video, I have had a hard time trying to find out what type of parasites I have on my plants...it turns out they are Scales. They are very small and round and grow to the size of a pinhead.

[@tams7411]

Black bean aphids also attack new fern fronds as they’re very soft and juicy, I’ve had a few infestations of them :(

[@thecakepopsistars]

Thanks for sharing these signs!

[@itisstefanie]

So helpful, this video 🙂👌 my orchid had scales.... so fun...😑

[@plantwithroos]

oh no stupid pests! thanks, im so glad it was helpful! x

[@drewVL1]

Hi from Vancouver BC, Canada. I like your personality and thank you for your video.

[@EcoWill]

i got freaked out about the damage on my monsetra as it looked a lot like mosaic virus so i isolated it and bought a second one (didnt have the heart to throw it just yet) then last night i saw the same marks on my new one and hidden on it within the damage were some thrip larve. i hunted high and low on the net for similar looking damage but didnt find anything so im very happy (ish) that i now know whats causeing it so i can fix it

[@plantwithroos]

oh no! I'm glad you caught it at least so now you know and can treat. good luck! mean little suckers. Any questions you have or things you'd like to see for the next video?

[@anneliesvanderlinden774]

Thank you so much for this video! I never struggled a lot with pests until this year... This summer I have had mealybugs, thrips, spider mites and white fly. I thought I was finally pest free only to discover more thrips and a new pest, aphids, today. Will this ever end? * she says in dispair *

[@plantwithroos]

Awww that sucks so much, I'm sorry to hear it. Summer Rayne once said we list have to accept that pests are part of having plants, and we should try to focus on managing them rather than trying to eradicate them... So no but it will get better? For me, using predatory mites has helped a lot cos they do the work for me ❤️❤️❤️

[@ricardonovillo8199]

Very good video. Do you know natural products to apply against Thrips?. Thank you so much.

[@plantwithroos]

i have several videos about this! I use predatory mites in baggies and if i have adult thrips also a predatory thrips that eats those. works great!

[@BasiePlants]

It is definitely impossible to avoid them in summer if you have your windows open. Now I need to get a microscope 😂SPIDER MIIIIIIIITEEEES YUCK! My God, those close ups are excellent. And thrips are the worst. Hate them, hate them, hate them so much. And I agree, throw the plant away if you have a lot of thrips. I learned that the hard way 😂 Not worth it.

[@lovetheleaves2589]

Great video Roos! I've had aphids, root mealy bugs, spider mites and thrips. Most of them showed up after i went on a holiday. It seems they know I'm gone🤔

[@plantwithroos]

wooowww that's a lot, im kind of glad im not the only one who has had so many! and thanks for mentioning root mealybugs, I forgot to mention them in this video but I have had them :S Any questions you have or things you'd like to see for the next video?

[@lovetheleaves2589]

@@plantwithroos If you know you have them you're a hero in my opinion😁 I think the hardest is identifying them early. So the examples of what the damage looks like is helpful, would love to see more of that. Maybe a bit too specific but I'm curious about the treatment of root mealies. I've tried an alcohol solution and a hydrogen peroxide solution. Both on calathea. The alcohol mix killed the plant. The hydrogen peroxide made it seem dead for a while but it recovered. I've read warm water could kill them too, I'd love to know if that works. Although I suspect, like me, you don't have any infected plants laying around to try it on😄

[@heatherdegreeff1092]

Very helpful, thanks!

[@aijasaurina9812]

Hi, thank you! Make some more video about this theme. It’s very heplful. Greetings from Latvia!

[@avaf1084]

I've had scale on my ficus benjamina and on my anthurium.

[@IntegratedPestManagement]

Amazing thumbnail!

[@plantwithroos]

Thank you very much! I had fun making that one 😅

[@eimanibrahim7951]

Hi Roos do you think those bugs can live on cacti as well ?? I have not seen any on mine but I have a problem with fruit flys 🤪

[@plantwithroos]

hello, yes there can be bugs on cacti, I think it might be different kinds than we generally find on aroids and hoya but Ive heard mealybugs like cacti and also root mealybugs. I'm sure there are more, I'll do some research

[@danamalament7040]

Taking a chance that you still look at comments added to 1-year old videos - which of these pests would only come out when you water your plant? I have a lemon-lime maranta cutting that’s rooted in a small grow pot. When I watered it yesterday, a few tiny silver bugs showed up on the surface of the soil, but then quickly disappeared. There’s nothing on the plant itself (it’s only two small leaves with a third on its way).

[@plantwithroos]

I look at all the comments! That sounds like springtails, which are good bugs that live in the soil. Nothing to worry about from the sound of it!

[@stephaniefraser177]

Thanks for sharing!

[@mikekufner1192]

Ugh. I am always looking at my plants because I am so freaked out by bugs. Expecially on the plants in my kitchen where I eat and prepare my food. I have yet to see anything but I use a magnifying glass with a light on it. Hopefully I am not just missing things but I have not seen anything weird yet!!! I need to get a microscope like you have, that may be better than just a magnifying glass. I am almost afraid to see things that my magnifying glass can't see though!! Where did you find that handy microscope? I didn't see a link or anything.

[@plantwithroos]

Hey it sounds like you're on top of things, once you know what to look for you should be fine with a magnifying glass. But the microscope is linked a bit down in the description and also on my Amazon storefront - depending on your region I can send you the direct link. Where do you live? X

[@rionnarobin1]

Thank you for the info👍🏼

[@majav1789]

very helpful thanks

[@plantwithroos]

Thank you very much, I'm so happy to hear it! Any questions you have or things you'd like to see for the next video?

[@reinmar2101]

So Can Thrips pierce a hole in a branch of a plant? Or would it be just the leaves?

[@plantwithroos]

i dont know, like I said im not an expert. ive only seen them damage leaves, and preferable fresh new leaves. I hope that helps! Any other questions you have or things you'd like to see for the next video?

[@reinmar2101]

@@plantwithroos What you use for pest control would be a nice topic. I recently bought Predatory mites and so far they're doing so-so.

[@plantwithroos]

@@reinmar2101 yesss I've planned those already! thanks for the feedback I really appreciate it!

[@RoohSeva]

Your thumbnail expression 👍👍👌👌👌

[@plantwithroos]

haha thank you very much :D

[@plantwithroos]

Any questions you have or things you'd like to see for the next video?

[@TheSweetgurliee]

You know that you are a hardcore plant person when you just pick the mealy bugs off your plant with your bare fingers and squish the fuckers without blinking an eye hahaha

[@frankw9836]

I bought "organic" neem cake powder for my House plants ! BIG mistake ! i sprinkled a teaspoon on each of my plants soil and within a week all the soil became mouldy and another week later all my plants became sick . All leaved , especially the young and new ones are covered in black insects !!

[@plantwithroos]

Oh no! That sucks 😩

[@ruthlee2849]

I have a epiphyllum orchid cactus.. I cut 3 stems and dried them for 5 days..I potted and it started growing spikes on the top of stem which I thought was roots.. it kind of looks like tooth picks but very small..they grew sticking out on each side.. it breaks off easy but you know its not completely gone.. and the plant started getting white or pale and thin its like something is sucking the life out of it.. but I don't see any pests... it started spreading to the 2nd one.. it started growing the little spikes on the top of that stem... I also have 3 little ones in a small 6 inch pot and it started growing the spikes on that too... Do you know what kind of pest that would be... I threw out the first one.. I can literally tear it very easily... there is definitely something going on.. I have never seen this before.. I've had the mother plant for about 15 years.. If this is not a pest could it be a disease... thank you

[@plantwithroos]

Hmm mine are doing that too, I also think it's roots? I'm still new to Epiphyllum so I have no idea what else it could be 🥺

[@ruthlee2849]

I cut the top where the spikes were yesterday.. and bent the spike and it just cracks off into pieces.. I've seen different videos on pest and diseases for these type of plants and I never could see that problem... when I let someone else know about it.. they said maybe I planted it upside down.. but I know I didn't because I've done this many times. Can you please keep an eye on yours and see what happens and let me know if you see changes or find out what the problem is.. thank you for your help it is much appreciated@@plantwithroos

[@ruthlee2849]

I just found out that they are aerial roots.. Aerial roots are natural for Epiphytes like orchid cactus, and usually nothing to worry about. Since they take in moisture and nutrients from the air, the roots develop to absorb humidity. They’re also used by the plant to attach to its surroundings.. but it could mean it’s not absorbing enough water from the soil.. thank you for the information on the pests

[@plantwithroos]

Ah that's so good to know thank you! That's what I thought but the moisture comment makes sense. They live at my sister in law now, I'll go take care of them next week 👌🏻

[@ruthlee2849]

Now they are turning white and pale and dying I have 2 different pots with 2 different kinds and they all are dying.. it must be a fungus.. just keep an eye out for yours to see if yours do different... please let me if yours have any changes.. thank you@@plantwithroos

[@michellereed479]

What is that gorgeous hanging plant in the black hanging basket?? 😍

[@plantwithroos]

I think you mean the Hoya memoria also often sold as gracilis ❤️

[@latoyabrown9058]

Thank you for sharing

[@plantwithroos]

Glad you liked it!

[@Songer80]

A tablespoon of dish soap in a pint of water mixed in a squirt bottle kills mealy bugs, aphids, thrips, and leaf hoppers.

[@plantwithroos]

That does work for certain pests but it does not treat the eggs and pupae of thrips that are hiding in the leaf tissue or soil (depending on the type of thrips).

[@Pasotintojas1]

Tiny grey ish insects (2mm) with wings in my soil ??? dont go on a plant but growth is stunned yellowing leave tips im afraid they affecting roots.

[@plantwithroos]

I can't tell from just a description, best is a zoomed in (Sharp) picture or a microscope picture. It sounds like springtails which are beneficial - they don't harm the plant or the roots

[@Pasotintojas1]

@@plantwithroos i had sprintails before they dont have wings they just jump around just ordered some hypoaspis miles and put some mosquito bits few days ago hope it helps but im fighting something im not sure what it is Fast reply thank you ;)

[@plantwithroos]

@@Pasotintojas1 ok I hope it's nothing bad. Good luck!

[@ashakabeta]

Your thumbnail brought me here. 😆

[@plantwithroos]

Haha thank you and welcome

[@user-vq4yo2dm6p]

Can the thrips only have babies when fully mature?

[@plantwithroos]

I don't know but I hope so.. That would be good for me 😅

[@Rhonda858]

Magnifying 🔍 glass is what you meant to say lol

[@cdrayt0n]

What about gnats?

[@plantwithroos]

I mention them in a different video - check it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mKiQan6taqqFsJY

[@floirenelbecerro1471]

You mean magnifying glass?

[@plantwithroos]

Haha yes!

[@cake8291]

Have you heard of mold mites??

[@plantwithroos]

No I have not! Tell me more please!

[@YarnKilla54]

Thrips fly😬

[@plantwithroos]

Yes they do! But not well, mostly on a breeze. Not like a fly or wasp

[@YarnKilla54]

@@plantwithroos Nasty little buggers.

[@lysduchamp]

Thrips! :-(

[@littlesilver2205]

Just take a picture with your phone and enlarge it lol.

[@plantwithroos]

I think you're either underestimating how small these are or overestimating your phone camera. But yay if that works for you

[@shannoncarr7338]

its all terrible and triggering

[@Chris-ms5os]

Your vid is blank

[@plantwithroos]

I don't get it?

[@natka8181]

Stop saying Creepy! It's creeping me out!!!!!

[@plantwithroos]

Haha why! That's so creepy.. 😅 It's Halloween, enjoy it 👻☠️🎃

[@baharehash-mh2ze]

This video was really helpful. Thanks a lot ✨🫰

[@plantwithroos]

Happy to hear it, thank you!

[@Mellow.Sol999]

Very helpful! Thank you!!

[@plantwithroos]

Great to hear thank you