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title: "I’m using diatomaceous earth to kill thrips on one of my plants, and…"
description: "I’m using diatomaceous earth to kill thrips on one of my plants, and it has soaked up the water from the soil, because I watered the plant not too long ago. I…"
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# I’m using diatomaceous earth to kill thrips on one of my plants, and…

_Publicado por PlantMum el 2024-06-08_

I’m using diatomaceous earth to kill thrips on one of my plants, and it has soaked up the water from the soil, because I watered the plant not too long ago. I know that it becomes ineffective when wet, does anyone have a solution to keep it dry? Or does it work the same when wet?

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## 5 comentarios

### Josie comentó el 2024-06-08

Wish I had a solution but this happened to me also no matter how much diatomaceous earth I used. And once you water the plant again it turns into a disgusting goo. And as far a si know when it’s wet it’s not effective.

### Alyssa comentó el 2024-06-08

For thrips I’d suggest systemic houseplant granules, works wet, just be sure to follow all precaution directions

#### PlantMum respondió el 2024-06-08

I use those as well!

#### Alyssa respondió el 2024-06-08

It’s the only thing that I’ve found to kill those buggers

#### PlantMum respondió el 2024-06-08

I just treated the soil with them about a week ago so hopefully that will help :)

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