Hard to see but I have these tiny black, slow moving, non-flying bugs on my dieffenbachia. Popped up earlier this week. I isolated it from my other plants (other plants do not have them) and sprayed a neem oil solution on it. It’s in its original nursery pot from when I bought it. My thoughts were repotting and using neem oil weekly. Thoughts? Ways of going about it?
Those are adult thrips!
1 me gusta You need to isolate that plant from other, they cause a nasty infestation and the eggs can’t be seen so maybe cut them leaves and give it pest treatment stay consistent
2 Me gusta Okay, thank you! I got nervous. I’m new to being a plant mom lol
1 me gusta I’m sorry for a start you got them annoying ass bugs, look for insect soaps or natural pyrethrins
1 me gustaI would take it outside and spray it real good with garden hose and then treat with insecticide. Keep isolated.
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yes what everyone else said they are annoying and won’t go away unless your consistent with your treatment and even then there’s no guarantee pls isolate this plant for as long as you have to!
2 Me gusta Where would a good spot be to isolate it? I’m guessing you isolate it until the bugs are gone
0 Me gusta just away from your other plants but still in a good space to receive adequate lighting
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