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title: "Well friends, my time has finally come. With 100+ houseplants, I’ve…"
description: "Well friends, my time has finally come. With 100+ houseplants, I’ve spotted thrips on two of them. I’ve sprayed all leaves with spinosad, and added/watered in…"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Lex 🪴"
published: "2026-01-18T01:52:14.603327Z"
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# Well friends, my time has finally come. With 100+ houseplants, I’ve…

_Posted by Lex 🪴 on 2026-01-18_

Well friends, my time has finally come. With 100+ houseplants, I’ve spotted thrips on two of them.

I’ve sprayed all leaves with spinosad, and added/watered in systemic granules into the soil. I have also treated nearby plants, though neither of the visually affected ones were touching other plants.

I believe they sat undetected for a good bit as they were found on a philodendron I got many months ago. I was not quite as adamant (crazy) about quarantine + new home treatment then as I am now.

Unfortunately, my mind is going absolutely insane thinking that my entire collection is infested, though I know that’s not the case. They were spotted on four leaves between two plants at most. Both are healthy-looking, vibrant, and have new growth.

Any additional tips (or simple reassurance to calm my mind) are welcome. TIA! 🤍🪴

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## 8 comments

### 9s commented on 2026-01-18

Hiii,

Get some insecticidal soap. It’s a contact killer. Spinosad only works by ingestion and granules can take 2 weeks to kick in. Insecticidal soap kills within seconds once it touches the bug. It’s way better control. Gl!

#### Lex 🪴 replied on 2026-01-18

Thanks a ton! I’ll pick some up first thing in the morning. 😊

### Bunny commented on 2026-01-18

O NO !!!  
I -2 teaspoons Neem oil put it in a bottle with some water and soap and spray the whole entire plant Don’t forget underneath leaves 🍃  
The Neem oil suffocates the buggars

#### Lex 🪴 replied on 2026-01-18

Thank you!!

### Madison commented on 2026-01-18

Agreed with the existing comments on insecticidal soap. When I got thrips, I treated the plants once a week for four weeks with insecticidal soap and that took care of it. I also kept the affected plants in quarantine until I finished the treatment which was a pain but worthwhile. It might also be good to take the time to disinfect all the nearby surfaces as well.

#### Lex 🪴 replied on 2026-01-18

Thanks a ton! 🤍

### Lisa.C commented on 2026-01-18

The insecticidal soap worked really well for me. One of my plants that I hadn't noticed was covered but it is good now.

#### Lex 🪴 replied on 2026-01-18

Thank you Lisa!!! I grabbed some this morning and got to work on all of the plants in that room. Really happy to know that it’s worked so well for everyone.

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