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title: "I’m battling thrips right now. 😭 I’ve used neem oil, Castile soap in…"
description: "I’m battling thrips right now. 😭 I’ve used neem oil, Castile soap in water, and systemic granules. I’ve also been removing any leaves with thrip damage, and…"
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# I’m battling thrips right now. 😭 I’ve used neem oil, Castile soap in…

_Publicado por Katie G el 2024-11-23_

I’m battling thrips right now. 😭 I’ve used neem oil, Castile soap in water, and systemic granules. I’ve also been removing any leaves with thrip damage, and yet they persist. Does anyone have any tips for eradicating thrips?

## 6 comentarios

### eatyacarbs comentó el 2024-11-23

you just have to keep after them — it’s a long haul!

### Cherrybergher comentó el 2024-11-23

Rinse all affected plants under a harsh water spray and then continue that every few days. Put diatomaceous earth around the base of each plant as well.

#### Katie G respondió el 2024-11-26

Unfortunately, my apartment doesn’t have any sprayers. None in the bathroom or the kitchen.

#### Cherrybergher respondió el 2024-11-26

Just stick the plant under the sink tap water to rinse the leaves. I will put Saran Wrap around the soil and pot. Tip it sideways and run tap water to rinse the leaves and stems.

### sarita comentó el 2024-11-23

agree it’s a long haul, highly recommend captain jacks dead bug brew if you haven’t tried it!!!!

### Mugsy comentó el 2024-11-25

It’s sounds like you’re using the right products, like others shared, it’s really a long game with thrips unfortunately. I had a bad case on my money tree and I have consistently treated it and showered it down since April. It just became part of its regular self care routine, 😃 finally started to see little damage on new leaves.

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