Grossed out by pests? Learn how to identify and get rid of house plants pests, from spider mites to thrips, from aphids to fungus gnats. Non-toxic methods are preferred, and always recommended first!
Thrips, like mealybugs, were not forthcoming with the stock photos. Maybe they’re shy. Oh well. Unlike mealybugs, I’ve never actually had thrips (I don’t think) so you’ll just have to google images if you want to know what they look like. I assure you, if I get them, I’ll share the pictures. ***UPDATE*** I got …
Mealybugs are one of the most common house plant pests, so it’s unlikely that you’ll never have to deal with them. Plants can tolerate a small amount though, so don’t panic and throw your plant out if you spot them. I don’t have a picture of mealy bugs, so for the meantime, you’ll just have …
I’m going to start by giving you a little advice that will both help and horrify you: Once you have house plant pests, it’s super hard to entirely eradicate them if you have a lot of plants. So check your plants often and spray with neem oil as a preventative. Fuckin’ house plant bugs. Out …
Ah, fungus gnats, the bane of all houseplant owners, (and my boyfriend, who’s plagued by them, and is pretty uninterested in the plants). Why do they inevitably turn up and bug you whilst you’re trying to drink a casual glass of wine and watch Gardener’s World? Fungus gnats are attracted by rotting organic matter and …