Bugs Have Been Eating The Leaves Of My Croton. How Do I Stop Them?

Question

I bought a potted Croton from a local nursery. After getting it home I found leaves with signs of a bug/insect nibbling on them see pics attached). Are these insects/bugs living in the soil. How can I stop it from getting worse?

Answer 1

Usually the bugs bothering houseplants can be seen on the underside of leaves, except spider mites, which are too tiny. But aphids, mealybugs and scale you can see.

I don't see any photos attached, but try an insecticidal soap and spray it on the leaves, front and back, and the top of the soil.

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/croton/care-croton-plants.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/hpgen/common-bugs-and-pests-on-houseplants.htm