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title: "I can see an extremely tiny insect on the underside of my monstera…"
description: "I can see an extremely tiny insect on the underside of my monstera leaf! It's so small I can't tell what it is since there are a few \"tiny white plant pests\"…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/Ktw8B5CcTlSQqDurUu87ug/SDzsVMezdLrglpbQFkvP3m"
community: "Pets and Plants"
author: "Thomasto"
published: "2026-02-27T17:49:35.607231Z"
language: "en"
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# I can see an extremely tiny insect on the underside of my monstera…

_Posted by Thomasto on 2026-02-27_

I can see an extremely tiny insect on the underside of my monstera leaf! It's so small I can't tell what it is since there are a few "tiny white plant pests" and I wanted to get some advice on what they are and what to do!

![Attachment 1 of 3](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/kzdgr_e8GCi2VITn_5muxvohtB7HhEqL7iev8ZrYv58/sdSrPifrR1iv_yxFwZzIfA.webp?size=large)

![Attachment 2 of 3](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/kzdgr_e8GCi2VITn_5muxvohtB7HhEqL7iev8ZrYv58/_3GbnTrUSJmLWf4PnEUd0w.webp?size=large)

![Attachment 3 of 3](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/kzdgr_e8GCi2VITn_5muxvohtB7HhEqL7iev8ZrYv58/CbTpfmfJQFGYbk9QvO1bLQ.webp?size=large)

## 7 comments

### Day commented on 2026-02-27

Aphids? i think? Repot if able with new soil. clean the plant in the shower to hose it down completely and then spray w an appropriate mix of water, Castile soap, and a small amount of alcohol. check all plants too!

### Thomasto commented on 2026-02-27

Here's an even closer look

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/kzdgr_e8GCi2VITn_5muxvohtB7HhEqL7iev8ZrYv58/UHP62FBPRH-5hxlzmBRhkw.webp?size=large)

### Thomasto commented on 2026-02-27

They're long and move very fast, not round like a mite or scale

### Day commented on 2026-02-27

most likely aphids. do what i said above it’ll help!!

### Thomasto commented on 2026-02-27

Gotcha!

### Thomasto commented on 2026-02-27

Do I need to wash the roots as well if I'm washing the plant and repotting? I've never had to wash a plant !

### Milo commented on 2026-03-10

Those look like thrips to me. Aphids are usually plumper and move slowly. I'd recommend spraying with neem oil or insecticidal soap

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