Good info. Anyone always get itchy when we talk about plant pests? Never fails 😂

@Dwl7842

3 жыл бұрын

Yeeesssss!!! Every single time!

@mom8597

3 жыл бұрын

I’ve been itching for a week since I found aphids out in my veggies, got me terrified for my indoor babies. Ruined my entire garden. Only got lettuce and beans left.

@thenightlight7882

3 жыл бұрын

Mannnnn so funny. I’m over here itching then i see your comment 🤦🏽‍♀️😂😂😂

@kelsigale6005

3 жыл бұрын

I’m itching right now and I looked down and seen this comment. 🤣

@SimplyEbbie

3 жыл бұрын

i just discovered spider mites on my bird of paradise and i cant shake the itchy feeling

I had so many fungus gnats and I didn't know what to do. So I watered my plants with 1 part hydrogen peroxide and 4 parts of water. I also sprinkled cinammon powder on the top of the soil. I also changed the soil of the really infected plants and my problem is solved. 5 of plants went to trash before I find the solution to my problem. I hope this helps guys

@ChubbyMexican252

3 жыл бұрын

A layer of sand on top of the soil as well

@taluulahbelle

3 жыл бұрын

will this work for any type of gnats? bc i have no idea what type my plants have but they are ridiculous. i have tried a spray and powder insecticide and the Dead Bug Brew spray and it did not get rid of them. i have repotted stuff and have tried a water/peroxide spray. i’m still seeing them 😭

@MermaidGunner

3 жыл бұрын

I had spider mites on 2 of my ficus... badly. I took them out of the pots I had, took all dirt off, rinsed reallllllllllllly well under running water (as high pressure as I could without damaging the plant). Replanted and let it dry. After it dried I used a neem mixture I bought from a seller on Etsy. Let it dry, and waited a couple days. As a precaution I sprayed again a couple days later. This was about 2-3 months ago. Nothing since... knock on wood. My plants are starting to bounce back and they look so much happier!

@savannahdavis8194

3 жыл бұрын

If my plants get dry I get spider mites.. wet, I get fungus gnats!!! I seem to notice them if it's rainy because I keep mine under my covered carport in the summer

@kelsigale6005

3 жыл бұрын

I have them in all of my plants and I just recently repotted them. I don’t know what to do. I bought a seis cheese plant yesterday and I noticed brown spots on the bottom leaves and I was desperate because I haven’t seen them around. I don’t know what to do I think it’s fungus gnats and spider mites because of the webs but I see little black bugs in my soil

My mom always liked to use tobacco water to spray plants. Tobacco is a natural insecticide.

I found gnats in my miracle grow soil. I mixed 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar, one tablespoon of sugar, few drops of dish soap, half a cup of warm water. In a container near my plants. They were attracted to it and drowned. It worked great. For now on I leave my soil bag outside to freeze in the winter which kills them.

@kaitlynkirk7234

4 жыл бұрын

Omg I had a HORRIBLE infestation in my miracle grow soil and had to take the actual bag of soil out to my patio because it had so many gnats!!! Ugh

@SlytigerSurvival

4 жыл бұрын

Me too man

@jovanaacosta5545

3 жыл бұрын

I seen someone boil water and pour it into their soil (they put the soil in a a big bucket with a lid), mix it to let it cool, and let it sit overnight cooling before they used it for their plants. She said it was to kill whatever bugs were harvested in the soil. It seems like a good idea but just wondering if that would do anything to the nutrients in the soil? Things that make you go hmmmmm.

@KillerKoalaBears

3 жыл бұрын

Ahh! I know I'm late to your comment but I've had this happen to me as well with miracle grow! Sounds odd but the only soil I trust now is from the dollarstore with added perlite! I've had no bug issues for 6 years since switching

@anthonylawson518

2 жыл бұрын

Miracle-Gro is notorious for Fungus Gnats...I switch to Shultz and haven't had any problem! Avoid Miracle-Gro if you can!

Mealybugs have wiped out tons of my plants lately this video is perfect timing

@Greggorys2

4 жыл бұрын

what product do you recommend for Mealybugs?

@Uneedmoremeds

4 жыл бұрын

Mealy bugs have been extra ruthless with my succulents this year and I can't explain why. It's been super frustrating and makes me want to go back to a systemic pest control.

@blondietehdino

4 жыл бұрын

Ruthie's Succulent Obsession same, Ive lost about a dozen succulents and cactus. it’s so sad when you lose a plant you’ve had for years to those little suckers!

@Uneedmoremeds

4 жыл бұрын

@@blondietehdino I'm so sorry to hear that. What are you doing to battle them? My plant bestie sent me these aqua brushes that I can put alcohol into and brush the succulent leaves with that. I need to pull out all thr big guns because I am tired of these critters.

@adrianpoe4416

3 жыл бұрын

@@Greggorys2 the best is bonide systemic annual tree and shrub. It’s the interproclomid (sp) that kills them. Dose it once and completely gone. I haven’t seen one in 6 months now.

I use mosquito bits in my work as a biologist, they are incredible to control mosquitos in watersheds. So effective and so safe!

@abbysanders6986

3 жыл бұрын

I’m so glad this worked for you! I want to try this, how often should I water my plants with these bits?

@andreag8508

3 жыл бұрын

@@abbysanders6986 I buy it in pick form and i just always keep a pick in my watering jug, each one lasts at least a month. The water needs to sit with the puck for 24 hours first. You could also keep a puck in a bucket of water if you need more than one jug a day :)

@mollycatcolorado9252

3 жыл бұрын

@@abbysanders6986 If you have a fungus gnat infestation, you need to use the Mosquito Bits or Mosquito Dunks soil drench weekly for a minimum of 6-8 weeks to break their lifecycle. Even if you think they are gone after a few applications, continue to use it! I personally use it preventatively at least once a month year round. Like the other person commented, I prefer the Dunks (pucks or donut shaped version) because you can reuse them for a long time. Much less messier than trying to create a soil drench with the Bits. Hint: Do not apply the Bits to the soil as they tend to grow mold! In addition to treating with the Mosquito Dunks soil drenches, make sure to always keep yellow sticky traps near your plants. First, it gives you a quick visual guide to monitor the level/concentration of gnats and can alert you quickly to a sudden infestation before you happen to notice them. They also trap and kill the adults which prevents them from laying more eggs that will then turn into larvae. The Mosquito Dunks only kills the larvae form which is why you need to apply it for at least 2 months to break the lifecycle.

@tarantellalarouge7632

Жыл бұрын

@@mollycatcolorado9252 perfect comment, you said everything, Mosquito bits or dunks are 100% effective, it is the BTI bacillus thurigiensis israelensis in it that destroys the larvae in the soil ! You can find also BTI in other products like GNATROL

Great video! My philodendron is also the thrippy culprit and neem oil isn’t cutting it! I’ve been working systematic into my soil for a couple of weeks now and just placed an order for captain jacks. With 62 plants all squeezed into my bedroom, it’s worth it to protect them as they are all likely affected by the thrips !

@ot7stan207

Жыл бұрын

How are they now? I found a trip yesteday and I trashed that plant n sprayed all plants wirh captain jacks. Will do weekly for two months to be safe

I use hydrogen peroxide and water to treat Fungus gnats. and I use Alcohol + dish soap + water for Spider Mites

@CPR4THEBODYlivingaenrichedlife

2 жыл бұрын

How do u apply it. What are measurements

One trick I've learned for preventing fungus gnats is to introduce springtails to your potted plants to outcompete the fungus gnats. Like fungus gnats, they'll eat fungus that grows in your planter which can actually be beneficial to your plants, but they don't fly so you don't have to worry about them being a nuisance. They have an added benefit that they burrow into your substrate and can help clear any harmful fungus that may take hold in your planter. I used springtails to help save a bird's nest fern from root rot and it worked very well.

Omg, I hit that “Buy Now” button so fast upon listening to you talk about these products. My worst fear is spider mites. Right now I consider myself lucky that I really only have a few gnats flying around one of my plants. BUT I WANNA BE PREPARED TO FIGHT THE SPIDERS.

@heroblok6

3 жыл бұрын

For the first time in years I finally came in contact with spidermites, on 2 of my ivy plants...I didnt even bother I threw them right out 🤮

@anthonylawson518

2 жыл бұрын

@@heroblok6 spider mites are the easiest pest to get rid of!

Great tips Nick! Wow...400 plants phew! That's a full time job alright!!!! Makes sense to have the lacewings to help with that. I am still thinking of using beneficials but atm I have a manageable number of plants so will wait and see how I do. Thanks for the great info 👍🏼

LOVE the Bromide Systematic granules. I have ordered them about 4 times. When I went to order them the 5th time (this is over a period of years), I was informed they no longer ship the product to Connecticut ... probably due to some environmental restriction. Rats !!!

I always wondered if you dealt with pests considering the amount of plants you have. I've got less than 100 plants in my house and was always bug free (asides from fungus gnats) but recently found thrips on a few of my plants. I used Bonide systemic and it works so well! I tried neem in combination with it but you're right about the smell. I couldn't describe it but rotten oranges is exactly how it smells when you've got over 50 plants to spray down. It's awful! I love that Bonide doesn't have a scent.

Nick, awesome info. I am a small plant collector and really dislike the idea of the bugs in my house. I now feel I have more options than neem oil. I enjoy your videos. Thank you 💚🌱

What i do: mealybugs = water/small amount rubbing alcohol mix and spray. fungus gnats = use flystrip spider mites = rubbing alcohol water mix spray it and repot in pot with drainage holes and keep the soil dry between watering. Thrips = for houseplants use special store bought pest spray, spray the soil, stem and leaf, keep your infected plants in isolation form other healthy ones.

Great video Nick! I love your videos because I'm a "plant nut" too. I had to comment on your suggestions for pest control. I learned of a natural cure many years ago that I have used many times. It is a nicotine spray made with chewing tobacco. Nicotine is toxic to all insects and this works great! Combine one handful of cheap chewing tobacco with 4 cups boiling water. Let steep until cool. Strain and pour liquid into empty 1 gallon container. Add 1 tsp of dish SOAP not detergent (I use organic) then fill the rest of the way with fresh water. You spray this all over the affected plant and let it dry. ANY bug that goes for a drink of plant juice will get a lethal dose of nicotine and croak. I only use this indoors as I wouldn't want to kill any pollinators. It will eventually lose it's effectiveness, that's when I reapply. The spray lasts for quite a while in the bottle too. Just make sure you strain it thoroughly when mixing up a batch, or it might clog your sprayer. Keep up the excellent work Nick, I eagerly await your installments as they are always interesting and informative. Pete the Plantman

@horace6851

3 жыл бұрын

it's funny :) both of my parents used to smoke for years and always collected the butts in a jar with water to later use as spray against aphids. It worked like a miracle. Now my mom doesn't smoke anymore so I guess she uses something else in her garden, you reminded me that I need to ask her about it.

I need a Q&A with your roommate lol

@readysal_9612

4 жыл бұрын

YES !!!

Thanks for posting this Nick. You are one of the only plant people that I have heard that uses something other than neem oil. As plant owners, we each get to decide what works best for our situation. Thanks for the information on how you deal with pests and what you use.

My pothos has mealy bugs and I have been trying to use it to get rid of the bugs, and it hasn’t been working. So I’m glad you posted this video, because I was starting to get frustrated. Thank you!

"mites are not insects" omfg thank you Nick

"Gnawing type of fashion" cracked me up for some reason. Thank you for the informative video!

@auntylinda7640

4 жыл бұрын

Hilarious!

Totally agree with the awful smell of Neem oil and thank you so much for addressing fungus gnats! I have tried letting my plants dry out a LOT over and over and still have them. I'm going to try the mosquito bits and hope it will help. Thanks!

I just use a blast of non organic bug spray. As l don’t have more than 20 plants atm l very, very rarely have to use it. It’s great going organic and all that, but l don’t want to play around trying different organic products and home remedies while my plants get munched. The pesticide is localised to my plant pots anyway. I’d guess that many who use organic pesticides drive cars (l don’t), and what damage do they do to trees, plants and lungs...? I’ve checked Captain Jacks... And in the UK it’s £27! Waaay too much for a bug spray imho. Thanks for the vid as always, Nick 🙏🏻

Mosquito bite have been the most effective for me! Thanks for all the helpful tips! ❤️🌱

The systemic works VERY well, but that is because it is VERY toxic. I use it, so I am not saying don't, I am saying be very careful (not nonchalant) when using it. Wear plastic gloves when handling, avoid breathing in the dust (I wear a cheap dust mask bought at Lowes) and when watering the plant, do not get the pot bottom runoff from the plant on your skin (wash it off immediately.) As with any chemical product that actually works, there is real potency to it and real caution needs to be exercised in it's use. I am very glad you mentioned treating the plant during regular watering schedules (when the plant is dry.) So many give advice (especially with organic soap recipes) to spray a plant weekly to control bugs. That would involve getting the pot soil wet way too frequently, resulting in root rot. Sure, you can tip the plant to spray just the foliage, but when you up-right it again, a lot of that moisture runs down the stems and wets the soil anyway. .

@thecutestofborg5604

4 жыл бұрын

Honestly another reason why I like neem oil. It's residual.

I just moved and had all my plants in bins together and discovered one or two had thrips. Im in for it now. Thanks for the helpful video Nick!

Thank you for discussing neem oil I found it never worked for me either. I started using dr Bronners soap, peroxide minimum 3% and water also when I’m watering my plants I rub the top edge of the pot with rubbing alcohol careful not to get in the pot. I think this keeps bugs from wanting to go in the pot I also brought a few lady bugs in and out then in the plants

@mikecmw8492

3 жыл бұрын

Neem oil absolute waste. In fact no organic pesticide gets rid of mealybugs. They simply continue to thrive. Only method that helps is spraying plants with garden hose. But cant do this in winter so often go to sink.

I just bought bonide spray today hoping it'll work on my new thrip problem and just now I find this video. You speak to me! The thrips just took out my philo silver sword so now I might just have to buy a ton of lacewings to save the rest of my babies!

I use mineral oil, a tsp per gallon to spray on the plant and pests. The NEEM just interrupts the reproductive cycle of most pests, doesn't actually kill them. :)

@alexn8341

3 жыл бұрын

How often should I spray my plants with this solution?

Nick is really cute when he talks about plants!

Well, i have been using neem oil with coconut oil and i never had any problems with pest(knock in wood), on the other hand, i grow all my plants in semihydro which is not so predisposed to pest....and you are right, neem oil smell awful but helped me a lot especially in my garden, because i had pest there. Lovely video 😊💚 and thank you for the info.

Thankyou, thankyou, thankyou for that Captains Jack's recommendation. You may have just saved my precious orchids from thrips. I couldn't bring myself to use neem. The smell gives me migraines, and I was concerned about getting oil on my orchids roots. I try to avoid systemics, because I have pets and small kids. I've had houseplants for years, but this is my first battle with thrips. They were accidentally brought in on an African violet. 😬🤦

I discovered my first ever Thrips infestation on my huge Philodendron Selloum today... it's so huge (w/pot 50 lbs) that my husband had to carry it to the walk in shower where I sprayed it thoroughly with insecticidal soap. It's too much work to spray it often due to its size. I ordered Bonide granular which I am happy you recommend! Bugs freak me out! I didn't notice any on any other plants... thanks for the tip on the lint roller tape 🤣 it works!

Had my first battle with spider mites recently and won thanks to you! Thank you for the Captain Jack's tip. I also use mosquito bits, I put a sprinkle on top of the plant soil. You can't put too much or they mold. Yuck! I would put them in water directly, but don't like the way it smells. :)

@AM-kr4pv

4 жыл бұрын

What's too much? I assumed you covered the surface of the soil like they recommend to do with sand or gravel in order to prevent the adults from laying eggs again. They don't tell you how much to use on the jar.

@prettyuglyghosthead

4 жыл бұрын

Arran Mara I sprinkle it. No more than a handful of bits per plant. Does a great job.

@rheagarcia9229

4 жыл бұрын

How often did you treat? And when did you know they mites were gone? I recently brought a new plant home with spider mites and it must've just started because there was no webbing and i could barely fine any on the back of leaves. I treated once but wasn't sure when to treat again. Also, did you repot?

@rashedahh6641

2 жыл бұрын

I wonder if some companies already use mosquito bits mixed in dirt because I'm wondering why re potting some times it gets mold on top if I'm not over watering

This is the first video I’ve seen of yours and I subscribed before even finishing the video. Very informative and so wholesome please continue to be wonderful!

Great and informative video.... I absolutely HATE bugs but I LOVE my plants.... So, even though I want my home to look like a jungle, I can’t lol... I’ll contend with living vicariously through my KZread plant family’s jungle homes. ♥️

@mulliganstew72

4 жыл бұрын

jmarie1719 i’m with you girl! My place went from looking like a beautiful jungle to dark, baron & pest free! I’m not spending another dollar or minute of my time on this bug business. …I think I’ll invest in a new vacuum c instead! Maybe fake plants!

finally someone mentions white flies and ahids! they are hard to deal with. but never seen a mealybug or thrips in my life. probably i'd scream on top of my lungs if i see one of those... just ugh... that would be the day i start question my need to keep plants.

I hate Thrips. I even somehow got them in my grow tent growing hydroponic peppers lol. Dont ask me how it happened. I can only think its from having my patio screen door open. Captain Jacks is awesome stuff though. Really knocks the thrips out and is non toxic to humans. They also Make Capt Jacks in a Powder. I agree with u on neem oil I think that stuff is overrated

Great video! I've had mealys and thrips and also find neem oil ineffective so I use systemic on every plant as well as Capt. Jack when needed. SNS used as a drench eradicated thrips on one of my large philodendrons. Also, alcohol kills mealys instantly if the plant can take it.

Love the idea of lacewings taking care of the bad bugs. I have a huge burle Marx also. It’s one of my many favs. Thanks for sharing.

Plant mom since Oct. 2019 here and yes, it's disheartening as a new indoor gardener! But folks like you give me hope. I had already started using cotton swabs w/rubbing alcohol but it was so much work to go leaf after leaf. So I went to my local nursery. The gardener talked me out of neem oil because of the smell and also it's expensive. She recommended Bonide Houseplant Systemic also, which is very easy to use indeed and very helpful! Now I just need to get on the spider mites and fungus gnats! The yellow sticky traps only catch a few gnats. I think they're on to me... I recently made my own organic bug spray using water + baking soda + mild liquid soap + drops of pure essential oils: clove, tea tree, eucalyptus, peppermint (again because I don't want to use neem). Time will tell on effectiveness as I have only sprayed yesterday, but others swear by it.

@st4rstuck

4 жыл бұрын

Athenal0ve hi, how is it? Did your spray work?

How do you use it for indoor plant? I’m a plant newbie and just found thrips, did research but not many people are giving detailed instruction on how to use Captain Jack on indoor plants.. *Captain Jack’s DeadBug Spray Questions for Indoor Plants:* - Should I spray layers? Like spray once, let dry, then spay again? - Would I spray like 3 times a week? (I don’t have many plants) - should I rinse the spray medium off after letting it sit? - how long should I let it sit? - is the spray bad to use on the soil?

@violette2139

Жыл бұрын

One layer should be fine. Spray once a week unless the infestation is really bad, then every 3-4 days. Do not rinse it off. Spray until the plant is soaked and dripping and then let it air dry. Don’t wipe any of it off. You can spray it in the soil, that’s fine.

Thank you! This video addressed all my questions! 🎉

Hi Nick! This spring I got ladybugs at my local nursery and picked 3 and put them randomly in my plants. No insects this year and cute ladybugs🐞 seen here and there. I haven't seen them lately though. 🤪lol. I'm thinking my birdie thought they were toys for him. For wonderful gnats I always keep a small bowl of water in my kitchen sink if there's floating gnats in the morning I know they are on a plant somewhere. I used Raid house and garden spray and I've never had gnats again. I didn't use it when I had my ladybugs of course!

Nick, I love you. You have just saved my plant collection!

What happens to the lacewings when they become adults? Do they fly around the house? Do they die? Lol

thank you for pointing out the price difference of buying larva vs eggs. I bought eggs and well, I don't even know if they hatched. I will buy larva next time for sure!!!

We have the same nemesis: thrips and spider mites. Many of my babies died of thrips. I tried neem oil and dish soap but it didn't work. Do i went for the big guns: insecticide pyretherin. They went away but now I have spider mites. Man! It never ends. But thanks for sharing how you deal with them.

Thanks going to pick up some Bonide systemic tomorrow. Mealybugs

Very helpful video, thank you for sharing your experience with us. In regards to the lacewings, do they die once the pests are gone and do they work for spider mites as well? I'm always worried that I don't have enough pests to sustain them so I end up holding off. I must admit that when I ordered some for mealy bugs and when I saw a lacewing munching down on one it was the best feeling and it got me totally hooked on beneficial insects!

So many of these products are not sold in Canada... I have a thrips infestation and I'll be trying my luck with insecticidal soap. The neem oil I see more as a preventative than a treatment option

Thanks Nick for the info. Right now I have been noticing a few fungus knats here and there but nothing serious. I did go out and buy an organic insecticide called Fungicide 3 from Lowe's. I do have to admit that I have been too afraid to use it because I am afraid of harming my plants. I will read carefully and consider using it though.

@kaylaknot

4 жыл бұрын

I use this brand. So far so good and hasn’t harmed any of my plants.

I found a really early thrips infestation on my philo selloum that is now the reason behind my daily panic attack! I’m a big plant toucher so before I was aware of said infestation I unknowingly spread it to all my favorite plants (At least 8) *crying*

@DopeyIan88

3 жыл бұрын

I’ve done the exact same thing with the exact same plant. How odd. I noticed thrips on only my philodendrons. First it was the selloum, then my philodendron little hope and then my philodendron Xanadu. Sprayed neem oil routinely and it’s not done anything to rid the pests. Ended up binning the Little Hope and Xanadu. I’ve then handled my favourites and passed them on - Philodendron Prince of orange and Alocasia Frydek. Miffed off

@RT-dk7yv

3 жыл бұрын

@@DopeyIan88 feel for ya, man. I tried what felt like everything under the sun and finally had to resort to using systemic granules (brand: bonide) since all my plants are indoor-only and don’t come into contact w pollinators. It’s the only thing that’s worked for me, and it works fast, too. Highly recommend, but it’s only available in certain countries.

@ParisBradshaw

3 жыл бұрын

Me2. I’m freaking out

@SSaaNNddYY77

2 жыл бұрын

I have many plants and I too found them in my huge Philodendron Selloum!!! I am not finding them on any thing else but I don't want them period! I've been using Bonide granules and using insecticidal spray. I'm going to order Captain jacks... how are your plants doing now?

Yep getting ready to dose it all with Jacks Dead Bug. I switch with bonide systemic and the green bottle insecticidal soap.

@adrianpoe4416

3 жыл бұрын

AND YES NEEM IS USELSS! I am convinced! Lmfao!

So funny how I got here 😂 because the neem oil don’t work for me 😅 . Thank you for this very helpful video

4:03 this is what I was really curious about and you answered it yay!

Best plant pest video yet ! So glad to hear something different than alcohol suggested . Yes . Alcohol will kill a few Mealybugs and their eggsacs . But they’re back in a few days . And it burns the leaves of my succulents ( or dries them out . Ugly either way ). It’s maddening. I use the Bonide Systemic that you use. Did ya know you can buy a much bigger container that’s not labeled “ House Plant “ , but contains the same ingredient. .22% Imidacloprid. It’s a much better value . I have some Monterey brand Spinosad . I’ll try it . I think I have thrips on my succulents. I have over 200 plants . Gonna do green lacewings after the Spinosad has had time to settle down . Do you use the Captain Jack Dead Bug Brew on succulents at all ? Just curious if it burns their leaves or messes up the farina . And , does the Bonide Systemic kill the green lacewings? Thanks for the video.

My calathea recently got thrips and it's not doing too well at the moment. It's frustrating but glad that I saw your vid! I am currently trying to rid my fear of bugs and insects-.- Thanks so much for sharing!

Hi Nick, how often do you spray the Captain Jack’s when you are fighting off an infestation?

This is perfect! I’ve started an ivy collection (I have 4 now) and I’m terrified of spider mites. It got them once this summer, but I caught it early and just washed them off. Hopefully I can collect them in peace!

Great video Nick. I was looking for something to control thrips on African Violets and didn't want to use Neem Oil. I am ordering some Captain Jacks instead. Thanks for all your tips, looking forward to checking out your other videos. Subbed

Just going through my first round of fungus gnats... thanks for the tips!

Thank you so much for this video!! It’s the best pest control video I’ve seen so far, and really helpful :D also, your pointy teeth are absolutely adorable

Hi Nick, how long do the beneficial bugs live? what happens to them over time? Lots of great information on how to take care of annoying pests, I know as a plant parent we have all had to deal with one or more of these bugs at any given time. I'm just glad that there are things we can do to kill them and get them under control, and hopefully they won't return.

Thanks for all the great tips and advice for past control. I have had a terrible time with mealies and slugs this summer. I saw a few knats too but think it may have been due to worm castings.

@heidiwalker8807

4 жыл бұрын

Ruthie's Succulent Obsession I just added worm castings to about a third of my plants and now I have fungus knats everywhere. I thought it was a fluke but maybe not.

I mostly deal with mealybugs and I just use an alcohol spray. It takes a while for them to go away completely but it works eventually

Thank you for this information! I tried neem oil because everyone swears by it...but I'm still have issues. I just went and got the Capt. Jacks in concentrated form! Tomorrow is plant maintenance day! So here is too hoping!

I had been watching a few of your videos and decided to check and see what your advice on getting rid of spider mites was. Of course, I had been using a spray made up of neem, dish soap and water. I only saw the mites on one plant but it freaked me out so much that I first decided to treat only it and the plants surrounding it. Soon, though, I found myself treating all my plants. I thought I had a lot of plants..,.40-50, but I pale in comparison to you, lol. It's been a lot of work because I also decided that it would be a great time to repot many of them because I've been too ill to care for them properly for so long. Anyways, gonna try the products that you recommended. I'm still a bit leery about the mites even though I treated many of the plants twice, already. On another note...but keeping to the business of plant pests.....I wanted to mention how every time I repotted plants, I ended up with fungus gnats. I have since come to learn that MiracleGro products, which I often bought, come with the 'bonus' gnats. I don't know about other commercial soils, though. Btw, learning lots by watching.....umm, actually, binging..... your videos so I have also subbed!

For mealy bugs - no better than the bonide annual tree and shrub. Dosed once and totally gone in a week.

Yes, the crappy Walmart and Home Depot and Lowe’s hydrophobic Neem oil mixed with other chemicals variations aren’t cutting it here in El Paso. I don’t know what I have, I got the spider mites under control but something else is devastating my pepper plants yet my watermelons are thriving

So right Nick! The neem oil inside one's home is really noxious.....And it was too agressive for my plants. Giving the Deadbug brew a try today.

I've had green lacewings coming in from outside in spring. They're cute and never do any harm so I just leave them alone. Never knew they were good for pests tho. Gonna move them from the walls to my plants from now on.

Thanks so very much for posting this. I was wanting to know about the granuals instead of the powder. Does the Bonide Systemic Insecticide granuals damage the soil. I watched a vid by a lady who said to never use it because it kills the microbes in the soil that feeds your plants.

I’m glad I found your channel. This video was very helpful, I wish I could like it a bunch of times.

I use neem for mealy bugs, but each time my plants had them, I caught them early and the infestations were not very bad. I make my own concoction with neem, hydrogen peroxide, soap and water. I used it on my roses and tomatoes, too when they got some weird bug I haven’t been able to id. It worked. But, I don’t have 400 plants! The mosquito bits and sticky traps are great for fungus gnats.

Thank you so much,you saved me so much money just getting into this!

Very interesting and a good alternative. I don’t know where I get spider mites from…I haven’t introduced any new plants and it gets very frustrating. The last plant I purchased had mealy bugs…I caught it before they got to spread to my other plants.

It’s interesting that so many people have not had success with Neem oil. Last year I had a major infestation of scale on my big shefflera plant, and was ready to toss it. I took it outside on the deck, trimmed off the worst branches, and sprayed the crap out of it with a mix I made of Neem oil, dish soap and water, then repeated when it dried. I continued to spray it every few days for a couple of weeks and no more scale with the bonus of shiny leaves. It looks great now! I am currently dealing with my first incident of mealy bugs and man did they spread before I caught them-I didn’t know what they were. Using selective pruning and my Neem oil spray now to address that, and it seems to be working but still early days. From now on I will be using Neem oil prophylactically to repel pests. I think I hit critical mass last year with the number of plants I have which is resulting in pests. Another vote here for Mosquito bits tea to deal with fungus gnats. I used Miracle Gro potting soil. :(

Great video, thanks Nick. I have some Encarsia wasps coming to dry to deal with Spider Mites. I've found them to be very variable in their effectiveness as I think they tend to die quickly in summer heat but it's getting cooler here (in the UK) now so hopefully they'll do the job and clean up my giant (too large for the shower) Alocasia.

So informative thanks! Do adult/winged thrips look similar to fungus gnats? I thought I was having a fungus gnat issue but found thrips (ugh) on succulents and now I'm wondering because lots of them died in my empty 'yellow' laundry basket and I know gnats like yellow 😆

Thank you so much for all of this information I just brought in tons of my plants to winter them and de-potted and washed over 100 of my plants and I still have to bring in a lot more but I don’t won’t to depot and clean them all it’s a lot of work, what do you use if you’re bringing an outdoor plant inside?

I use the Bonide systemic treatment (for fungus gnats) every two months and it works for me. I only have 15 plants though, and I find it a bit of a production. I can't imagine doing it every two months on 400 plants!

Thank Nick! Just ordered some green lacewings for thrips.

VERY informative video!! You covered all the options🤗🤗🤗

Thank you! This is exactly what I needed.

Definitely getting mosquito dunks and pellets! Have the systemic, yellow stickies and spray. Hate fungus gnats!

Thanks for sharing! Good tips! 💚🌱👍

What an awesome video. So informative. Thank you!

Coming here from my first thrips experience :( god I hope these can be saved

Love the detail in this vid. Thanks for the advice

I always keep Copper Fungicide by Bonide around also.

Thank you so much for explaining the lace wings I did have a question. How long do they last on your plants..

Cries in Canada where we can't get neem oil OR systemics of any kind.

I have thrips!!! 😭 I bought ladybugs and I hope it works. If not then I might try the green lace wings. Thanks for the tips. Your video is very helpful!!

Houseplant Systemic kills fungus gnats as well.

Thanks for the video, great content

I think end of summer before I bring plants in for fall I'm going to release lacewings to work!!

Thank you for this video!

how long do the lacewings live for usually?

I have the dead bug spray, and I've used it for thrips. How fast do you typically see it working? If I used it and still see the thrips in 24 hours, do you suggest reapplying? Thanks so much! I love your videos!

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I would re-apply once a week (maybe once every four days at the most) until you notice the population going down. Remember you'll most likely never completely be rid of them and it's really more about control than eradication. Applying spray too often can cause burns on your plants, especially if they're sensitive to chemicals. If you notice the pest population going back up then I would go back to applying once a week until it's more controlled. Hope that helped!