Pests Archives - Planet Houseplant https://planethouseplant.com/category/care/pests/ Sat, 18 Oct 2025 10:47:33 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://planethouseplant.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/houseplant-150x150.png Pests Archives - Planet Houseplant https://planethouseplant.com/category/care/pests/ 32 32 What’s Wrong With My Peace Lily? https://planethouseplant.com/peace-lily-problems/ https://planethouseplant.com/peace-lily-problems/#comments Sat, 18 Oct 2025 10:23:02 +0000 https://planethouseplant.com/?p=9315 Struggling with peace lily issues like yellowing leaves, browning tips or lack of blooms? Learn how to diagnose whether it’s overwatering, underwatering, light, pests, or nutrient problems — and get easy fixes you can try today.

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]]> https://planethouseplant.com/peace-lily-problems/feed/ 1 does neem oil work on house plants? https://planethouseplant.com/does-neem-oil-work-on-house-plants/ https://planethouseplant.com/does-neem-oil-work-on-house-plants/#comments Sun, 26 May 2024 10:25:52 +0000 https://planethouseplant.com/?p=3387 I think neem oil does work, and I don’t care if you think that I’m deluded. Pest control is a bit of a contentious issue ... Read more

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]]> https://planethouseplant.com/does-neem-oil-work-on-house-plants/feed/ 2 A Simple Way to Get Rid Of Indoor Plant Bugs (without harsh chemicals) https://planethouseplant.com/a-simple-way-to-get-rid-of-indoor-plant-bugs-without-harsh-chemicals/ https://planethouseplant.com/a-simple-way-to-get-rid-of-indoor-plant-bugs-without-harsh-chemicals/#comments Sun, 26 May 2024 10:25:05 +0000 https://planethouseplant.com/?p=1970 Simple, not easy. Basically, we’re gonna be really vigilant about keeping our plants clean and keep them clean by hosing them down regularly. I have ... Read more

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]]> https://planethouseplant.com/a-simple-way-to-get-rid-of-indoor-plant-bugs-without-harsh-chemicals/feed/ 7 How to Keep Cats Out of House Plants https://planethouseplant.com/how-to-keep-cats-out-of-house-plants/ https://planethouseplant.com/how-to-keep-cats-out-of-house-plants/#respond Sun, 26 May 2024 10:25:04 +0000 https://planethouseplant.com/?p=2342 I’m firmly in the ‘keep plants out of reach of pets’ club especially if your plant is toxic and could potentially harm your pet BUT ... Read more

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]]> https://planethouseplant.com/how-to-keep-cats-out-of-house-plants/feed/ 0 How to Remove/Prevent Houseplant Mushrooms https://planethouseplant.com/how-to-remove-prevent-houseplant-mushrooms/ https://planethouseplant.com/how-to-remove-prevent-houseplant-mushrooms/#respond Mon, 25 Sep 2023 15:34:21 +0000 https://planethouseplant.com/?p=6773 Mushrooms that pop up in plant pots are not going to harm your plant but they’re classified as ‘medium poisonous’. They’re unlikely to cause lasting ... Read more

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]]> https://planethouseplant.com/how-to-remove-prevent-houseplant-mushrooms/feed/ 0 Houseplant Mushrooms Aren’t A Problem. Here’s Why: https://planethouseplant.com/are-houseplant-mushrooms-a-problem/ https://planethouseplant.com/are-houseplant-mushrooms-a-problem/#respond Mon, 25 Sep 2023 10:56:12 +0000 https://planethouseplant.com/?p=6769 Houseplant mushrooms are not usually a problem. However, they need certain conditions to grow (heat, moisture, nutrients), which can cause some houseplants issues. For example, ... Read more

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]]> https://planethouseplant.com/are-houseplant-mushrooms-a-problem/feed/ 0 How to Check A Houseplant For Pests https://planethouseplant.com/how-to-check-a-houseplant-for-pests/ https://planethouseplant.com/how-to-check-a-houseplant-for-pests/#respond Wed, 20 Sep 2023 08:00:00 +0000 https://planethouseplant.com/?p=6473 It’s all very well having someone tell you to check your houseplants for bugs, but how exactly should you go about it? The good news ... Read more

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]]> https://planethouseplant.com/how-to-check-a-houseplant-for-pests/feed/ 0 Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Systemic Pesticides https://planethouseplant.com/everything-you-ever-wanted-to-know-about-systemic-pesticides/ https://planethouseplant.com/everything-you-ever-wanted-to-know-about-systemic-pesticides/#respond Mon, 18 Sep 2023 08:00:00 +0000 https://planethouseplant.com/?p=6404 When I first got into houseplants, I got almost all of my information from YouTube. I barely touched Facebook at all. And then when I ... Read more

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]]> https://planethouseplant.com/everything-you-ever-wanted-to-know-about-systemic-pesticides/feed/ 0 How to Treat Flat Mites On Hoya https://planethouseplant.com/how-to-treat-flat-mites-on-hoya/ https://planethouseplant.com/how-to-treat-flat-mites-on-hoya/#respond Thu, 27 Jul 2023 08:00:00 +0000 https://planethouseplant.com/?p=5619 Hoya aren’t too bad when it comes to pest management. Their leaves are a bit too thick to attract thrips – they definitely do get ... Read more

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]]> https://planethouseplant.com/how-to-treat-flat-mites-on-hoya/feed/ 0 How to Get Rid of Pests On Calathea https://planethouseplant.com/how-to-get-rid-of-pests-on-calathea/ https://planethouseplant.com/how-to-get-rid-of-pests-on-calathea/#respond Sun, 23 Jul 2023 08:00:00 +0000 https://planethouseplant.com/?p=5342 Calathea are known for being somewhat, er, picky, when it comes to care, but unlike the similarly (and rightfully) maligned peace lily, they get their ... Read more

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