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Lex 🪴

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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  1. 9s

    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!

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    • Lex 🪴

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

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  2. Bunny

    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

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    • Lex 🪴

      Thank you!!

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  3. Madison

    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.

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    • Lex 🪴

      Thanks a ton! 🤍

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  4. Lisa.C

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

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    • Lex 🪴

      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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