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title: "Oh no! I have found thrips! I have isolated the plant that I can tell…"
description: "Oh no! I have found thrips! I have isolated the plant that I can tell is infected. I could use some recs on treatment for this plant and what to do with other…"
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# Oh no! I have found thrips! I have isolated the plant that I can tell…

_Posted by Newbie on 2024-01-13_

Oh no! I have found thrips! I have isolated the plant that I can tell is infected. I could use some recs on treatment for this plant and what to do with other plants.

## 7 comments

### Sunny commented on 2024-01-13

Spray with commercial insecticidal soap, soapy Dawn dishwater or neem oil once per week until they are gone. 🍀🪴

#### Newbie replied on 2024-01-16

Thanks. Have separated the ones I have seen. Sprayed off, then used insecticide safe for orchids. Other plants getting insecticide soap today.

#### Sunny replied on 2024-01-17

Great! Good luck!🍀🪴

### Jen commented on 2024-01-13

The key is repetitive treatment until you know they are gone. Some people have found alternating types of treatment the most affective since they can start to develop resistance.

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#### Jen replied on 2024-01-13

Also, be vigilant in checking your other plants- they really do spread quickly from what I’ve heard.

#### Newbie replied on 2024-01-16

I have plan to alternate 3 treatments. I hear I should keep it up for a couple months

#### Jen replied on 2024-01-16

Good luck- and I really would like to hear about your experience as you go. Hoping you find something that works for you.

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