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- Q.Gnats - My indoor Christmas cactus has gnats. How do I get rid of them?
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liggard on
March 7, 2016Q.house spider plants
Little black flies are flying around, on and off the plant.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
March 8, 2016A.Most insects can be treated with Neem Oil.
Here are some links with more information.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/spider-plant/sticky-spider-plant-leaves.htm
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- Asked by
Anonymous on
March 21, 2016Q.tiny black bugs on hibiscus
There is a black, tiny insect infestation under and around new leaves and buds of hibiscus indoors. My mature hibiscus plant recently developed tiny dark spots, lots of them, under leaves and new growth. Used insecticidal soap and cut plant back to only new buds but it's reappearing on new leaves.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
March 22, 2016A.It may be aphids. This article will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/homemade-aphid-control-a-natural-way-to-kill-aphids.htmIt might also be several other bugs, but aphids are the most common. Regardless of the bug, all of the common pests on hibiscus can be treated with neem oil. Here is more information on neem oil:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/problems/pests/neem-oil-uses.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
yvonnet on
July 22, 2016
apache junction, azQ.gnats
My indoor Christmas cactus has gnats. How do I get rid of them?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
July 23, 2016A.These articles will help you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/fungus-gnats.htm
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sandrasileo on
August 29, 2016
08054Q.houseplant insect pests
How do I get rid of scale on a houseplant?
Answered by
Alisma on
August 30, 2016
Certified ExpertA.This article will help you:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/control-plant-scale.htm
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nature nut on
September 12, 2016
92021Q.Houseplants
How do I get those tiny flies or gnats out of the soil in my planters?
- Answered by
Alisma on
September 12, 2016
Certified ExpertA.Those are probably fungus gnats. See this article for what to do:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/fungus-gnats.htm
This technique would probably work if you want to kill off the gnats before planting in the planters:
If the soil isn't in the planters yet, you could solarize it inside a black trash bag.
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epetrie396 on
September 14, 2016
89460Q.Using miticide
I have a rubber plant in my house. After reading up on this plant, I see that they are susceptible to spider mites. Can I use a miticide as a preventative before spider mites appear?
- Answered by
LuvaLeigh on
September 15, 2016A.Spider mites are incredibly tiny, almost invisible to the naked eye. Using a miticide on your plant may be a good preventative if your concerned there may be an infestation.
Here is an article on miticdes and how to choose the right one for your plant;
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/using-miticide-on-plants.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
jimkathw on
September 20, 2016
Lee\'s Summit, MO 64081Q.Infested houseplant
I have a indoor houseplant that has large green leaves, approximately 12" long and is about 30" tall. I just noticed that it has small little white eggs around and in the dirt and when I took one of these eggs out and smashed it, a small spider came out. What can I do to get rid of these so they don't kill my plant?
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Alisma on
September 21, 2016
Certified ExpertA.And here is our article about removing spiders from homes and gardens:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/spider-garden-pests.htm
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Alisma on
September 21, 2016
Certified ExpertA.Fortunately, spiders will not kill plants, and they often benefit plants by eating insects that would attack plants. However, if you understandably don't want spiders in your house, the best way to remove them would be to remove all the eggs you can find. Then, look for webs on and around your houseplants and remove those too. That should take care of the problem or at least cut down the spider population.
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