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title: "Succulents attracting unknown pests. I’m fairly new to caring for…"
description: "Succulents attracting unknown pests. I’m fairly new to caring for plants so not sure what to do here. Tiny black nat or ant looking pest."
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/--VCW8a6Q1CYEKpKUb7IWA"
community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Paul"
published: "2024-09-16T20:00:33.876127Z"
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# Succulents attracting unknown pests. I’m fairly new to caring for…

_Posted by Paul on 2024-09-16_

Succulents attracting unknown pests. I’m fairly new to caring for plants so not sure what to do here. Tiny black nat or ant looking pest.

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## 3 comments

### Plant lover1 commented on 2024-09-17

Have u treated/sprayed for pests or insects? If not clean the plant (hose down) and then do that! Also isolate the plant

#### Paul replied on 2024-09-17

Would you recommend spraying with Neem Oil?

#### Plant lover1 replied on 2024-09-18

Can try a neem oil mix or gnat/insect treatment

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