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title: "A friend gave me a monstera adansonii to take care of because it was…"
description: "A friend gave me a monstera adansonii to take care of because it was dying, and it’s been doing well lately, lots of new growth and healthy leaves. I was…"
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# A friend gave me a monstera adansonii to take care of because it was…

_Postat av PlantMum den 2024-06-04_

A friend gave me a monstera adansonii to take care of because it was dying, and it’s been doing well lately, lots of new growth and healthy leaves. I was looking at a new leaf today and noticed black thrips, so of course I panicked and then removed them one by one off all the leaves. I’m going to hose it down and then quarantine it. It’s not a horrible infestation but I am looking for some pesticide to treat it, does anyone have any recommendations?

## 12 kommentarer

### GreenLeaf kommenterade den 2024-06-04

Stroooong stuff. Lol

You will also need to treat the soil as their eggs/larvae drip from the leaves into the soil (and spray won’t kill the eggs laid in the leaves). I use diatomaceous earth, but I’m sure others will have suggestions.

You also want to treat 1x/5-7 days for at least 21 days to make sure you are getting them at every growth stages. I like to treat 2 more times after I’ve seen the last adult.

They are horrible little creatures. Good luck!

#### PlantMum svarade den 2024-06-04

Thank you!

#### GreenLeaf svarade den 2024-06-04

Also, if your plant has been in close proximity to others I highly suggest treating them all. Thrips spread quickly and easily, so you will be chasing your tail.

#### GreenLeaf svarade den 2024-06-04

Look for a spray that has thips listed as one of the specific pest it addresses.

#### PlantMum svarade den 2024-06-04

Good idea, I’m looking through my other plants now

#### PlantMum svarade den 2024-06-04

With the diatomaceous earth, would I just sprinkle it all over the leaves and soil?

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### Gigi kommenterade den 2024-06-06

Get a spray bottle and fill it halfway with rubbing alcohol, add a few drops of dish soap, fill the rest of the way with water. This mixture will kill anything and exact measurements aren’t really necessary. I spray both sides of the plant and the top of the soil. Usually repeat once a week for three weeks and they are gone.

#### PlantMum svarade den 2024-06-06

Thank you!

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