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title: "RIP to McStrawb - he was wilting for a minute and we thought he…"
description: "RIP to McStrawb - he was wilting for a minute and we thought he wasn’t getting enough sunlight. We started putting it out into more direct sunlight, watering…"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "RazTay"
published: "2025-06-11T23:13:58.339023Z"
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# RIP to McStrawb - he was wilting for a minute and we thought he…

_Posted by RazTay on 2025-06-11_

RIP to McStrawb - he was wilting for a minute and we thought he wasn’t getting enough sunlight. We started putting it out into more direct sunlight, watering it more \& it still wasn’t better. It wasn’t until we finally looked closer at the white, that we realized the bugs… unfortunately there was no saving the plant but now our other plants are starting to suffer. We took them all outside for a few days and are basically spraying everyone with neem oil \& this minty plant spray. Any other advice? We’re bringing them back in for the first time but are horrified of the idea to them clinging to hair, clothes, fabric. Is our house going to be infested?

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## 4 comments

### Barbara commented on 2025-06-12

🥺😢

### LeafyGreenhouse commented on 2025-06-12

Diatomaceous earth ! For sure !! Put 2-5 scoops on the plant and it kills them

### Ashley commented on 2025-06-12

Spider mites. This plant is on its last legs. Neem doesnt really kill mites. You need a miticide, but that being said. This plant looks too far gone for saving. Were you spraying neem and the plant was in the sun? Could be why it also looks burned.

### Kappllow commented on 2025-06-13

I use an insecticidal soap spray, it kills the adults instantly, you then just have to watch for the next generation coming out.

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