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title: "I can’t get rid of these damn thrips. I shower the plant I use a…"
description: "I can’t get rid of these damn thrips. I shower the plant I use a highly recommended spray but no luck. It’s been like this since I bought it from Planta a…"
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author: "James"
published: "2024-09-02T20:49:58.462252Z"
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# I can’t get rid of these damn thrips. I shower the plant I use a…

_Geplaatst door James op 2024-09-02_

I can’t get rid of these damn thrips. I shower the plant I use a highly recommended spray but no luck. It’s been like this since I bought it from Planta a month ago. Help I paid 22$ for this

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## 6 reacties

### Danii reageerde op 2024-09-02

Thrips are one of the hardest pests to get rid of. Systemic granules will kill them. But it is a pesticide so take the needed caution.

#### James antwoordde op 2024-09-02

Should I replace current soil?

### Danii reageerde op 2024-09-02

No need to. I don’t think trips live in the soil? They turn into flying bugs. But you can add some diatomaceous earth to the soil if there’s a concern.

#### James antwoordde op 2024-09-02

👍

### James reageerde op 2024-09-02

I would also like to add, the infestation has gotten worse since I sprayed the the plant. I am envious of my daughter plant and it’s growing so well.

### James reageerde op 2024-09-02

I put in stickers.

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