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title: "What is this nonsense?"
description: "What is this nonsense?"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/8kv6ojOlJS3hNB3cPQuPQD"
community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Luke"
published: "2026-02-06T21:56:54.625071Z"
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# What is this nonsense?

_Posted by Luke on 2026-02-06_

What is this nonsense?

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## 6 comments

### Morgan Picillo 🖤 🌿 commented on 2026-02-06

I would give it a good look over pests! Look really good they're very small 😬

#### Luke replied on 2026-02-07

You think this might be pests??

#### Luke replied on 2026-02-12

You were right! It’s thrips!

#### Morgan Picillo 🖤 🌿 replied on 2026-02-12

I am sorry I didn’t see your first comment until now, but I am glad you were able to spot them! Now you can treat it and kick them right out 🤣 Do you need help with treatment for them?

#### Luke replied on 2026-02-12

Yes please! I’m going to start with neem oil and bonide but I’ve heard mixed things about whether either of these are effective long term

### Morgan Picillo 🖤 🌿 commented on 2026-02-12

I would first give it a good wash/rinse in the sink or shower to try to get all of the adults, eggs and larvae off of the leaves. Once it's dried, immediately spray it with neem. Spray it again 2-3 days later, and then again once a week for another 6 weeks. As long as you stay consistent that should get rid of them! After the 6 weeks you can stay once a month for another few months just to be safe.

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