hello everyone new plant mom here and i already have 27 plants đ€Łanyways my question is all my plants are outside and i have notice tons of bugs on them my question is what do i use that is safe for my plants to repel the bugs ?? every single plant i own is outside but can i do anything on my part to help with the bugs here are some pics of just a couple of my plants
I too had bugs. I saw the beginnings of a gnat problem when I moved mine outside and I tried the traps and hydrogen peroxide and neem oil and it didnât help at all. Got the bonide systemic granules and all the bugs were gone that day. And have stayed gone. I even used it in some tiny baby plants (like 3â pot tiny) and theyâre all happy and thriving with no harm done. So Iâd say skip the rest and go straight for the granules.
2 likes okay definitely going to give that a try bcz the inside of my house is a cave and i canât have any plants inside they will all dieđ€Łso they are all outside and definitely thriving but these bugs are going to be the death of me definitely giving that a try thank you đ€
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Carefully read the warnings on Bonide systemic granules. They can cause lung cancer. You need gloves, masks and similar protective equipment when handling per the instructions. I would not recommend spreading it around on your plants. No one is walking around with this equipment everyday around there plants.
2 likes Yes, definitely follow instructions and use what feels safe for you! I wore gloves and a plastic disposable spoon to apply. Unfortunately I live by a coke mill with a bad reputation for pollution and awful air quality on the daily so cancer warnings donât put me off much đ Everyone is different though!
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i recently bought ladybugs for pest control!! it might depend on what type of bugs youâre seeing, but iâve heard they help a lot with controlling things like aphids and small flies. my sister also uses praying mantises for this and other buggies other than those i also agree with diluted neem oil, but you have to be really religious and consistent with it when using it on outdoor plants :( bugs are SO stubborn thank you above for educating about the granules!
2 likes thank you i never thought of the praying mantis but thatâs a good idea bcz both me and my bf love them đ€Łđ€Ł
1 like I have about 80 potted plants outside. I get beneficial insects and some pests on those plants. I try to avoid killing beneficial insects like spiders, ladybugs, etc., and others that feed on aphids, thrips, mealybugs and the like. I also have lizards, tree frogs, shrews, and wasps that keep pests off my plants. I donât want to poison them. I pick off snails, slugs and caterpillars with a long handle tweezer or other tools. I start with the mildest treatment like Dawn dish water spray or isopropyl alcohol spray on pests m. I will use a Mosquito Bits solution when facing fungus gnats. I use Raid bug spray for persistent aphids ( 6 months). Then, dunk the entire plant is Dawn dishwater.
1 like thank you ! i am enjoying seeing everyoneâs different tips and tricks
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The bonide horticultural oil spray has worked for me. I had a huge infestation of spider mites, scale, and mealybugs on my balcony. I keep spraying outside and the problem has gotten much better. I think Iâm just going to spray the plants outside every two weeks to keep it under control, knowing the pests will be a constant. Tried ladybugs but they didnât stick around.
1 like awww i wouldâve been so bummed about the lady bugs đ€Łbut thank you !! like i said above im new plant mom here so im loving hearing what everyone does im gonna give them a try and see what works best for me
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