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- Q.Best Insecticide - What is the best systemic insecticide for scale, mites and ok for cycads, ponytail palms and begonias? We have an ...
- Q.Scabby Leaves And Stems On Plant - Leaves of Christmas plant have scabby looking areas on leaves and stem. What to spray it with? I've had plant ...
- Q.Pest On Plant With Sooty Mold - My money plant has a pest on it which is causing a honeydew stickiness on the leaves and with some ...
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Anonymous on
August 28, 2015Q.no-spray pest control
Could you advise a no-spray pest control? I have some indoor plants that are bushy and are very hard to spray under the leaves. I tried but in 2-3 weeks the bugs come back, as not all leaves have been sprayed. Is there anything I can use to water the plant with thta will kill these bugs? Thank you :)
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
August 29, 2015A.Try neem oil. It is a systemic pest killer, so it gets into the plant and kills any bugs that feed on the plant. It is helpful to spray some on the leaves, but you don't need to get it everywhere like with other pesticides. It should also work if you put it in the water that you give the plant.
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- Asked by
Anonymous on
September 17, 2015Q.spray for houseplants
What kind of plant spray can I use when I bring my houseplants inside after spending summer outside?
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Downtoearthdigs on
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KBH0918 on
October 12, 2015
4?Q.best insecticide
What is the best systemic insecticide for scale, mites and ok for cycads, ponytail palms and begonias? We have an indoor "oasis" at my office. Scale is a large scale problem. I don't want to harm or kill off these 30 year old plants. Sentimental value. Have to rid them of the scale, spider mites, tiny red bugs, ants, and powdery (mold)? I also can't spend lots of time and $ rectifying this issue. I have taken several good photos of the nuisances. I believe a couple are attached. These insects are going going to kill off these beautiful plants. There are too many, too tall, INDOOR raised, to treat each and every leaf. Most are too large to get out of any doors. PLEASE HELP! This is in Kansas City, MO. Thank you!! :)
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
October 13, 2015A.Treat the plants with Neem Oil. Neem Oil works as both an insecticide and fungicide, it is organic and is safe for people and pets.
You may need to do multiple treatment until the infestations are under control.Here is a link for you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm
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Greggnvandy on
October 27, 2015
9Q.scabby leaves and stems on plant
Leaves of Christmas plant have scabby looking areas on leaves and stem. What to spray it with? I've had plant for 3 years. Don't believe it is over watered and it has good drainage. Not in the sun.
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Downtoearthdigs on
October 29, 2015A.Neem Oil is a good treatment.
Neem Oil works as both an insecticide and fungicide, it is safe for people and pets.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm
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Ida33 on
November 20, 2015
Nw8 0sqQ.Pest on plant with sooty mold
My money plant has a pest on it which is causing a honeydew stickiness on the leaves and with some cobwebbing, and now half the leaves of the plant are covered in a black sooty mold. What is the original pest and how do I go about treating it and the black soot mold? Your help would be much appreciated. Kind regards, Ida P.S. Would the plant need to repotted, as it's been in the same pot for many years?
Answered by
shelley on
November 21, 2015
Certified ExpertA.Due to the presence of webbing you most likely have spider mites - neem oil would be a good remedy. Here is an article on spider mites for your review: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/spider-mite-treatment.htm
Here is an article that further explains black sooty mold:
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Audrey Sargie on
December 27, 2015
Punta Gorda, Fl. 33983Q.Tiny insects in potting soil
I have a large Diffenbachia in a large pot. The area around the pot (floor) has tiny insects each morning. There are none on the plant. They look like specks of dirt; they are so tiny. Should I spray with a plant insecticide? It almost looks like they are falling off the leaves but I can't see any on the plant. Thanks, Audrey
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
December 28, 2015A.Yes, I would treat the plant with Neem Oil.
Neem Oil is organic and safe for people and pets.Make sure you spray the entire plant and you can even spray the soil
surface.
The specks you are finding are likely the residue from the insects, called honeydew.Here are some links for you with more information.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/what-is-honeydew.htm
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January 9, 2016
23601Q.croton and bougainvillea plants
Both plants were brought in from outside recently. Now both have small spider webs and tiny black spots on the leaves. How do I get rid of the insects?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
January 10, 2016A.It's always a good idea to wash the leaves of plants when they are brought in from outdoors to indoors.
A treatment of Neem Oil will take care of most insects or fungus issues.
Neem Oil is safe for people and pets.
Here is a link with more information.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm
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