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title: "Hi, I’ve never dealt with pests before - I just got a new money tree…"
description: "Hi, I’ve never dealt with pests before - I just got a new money tree and I’m concerned that this is pest damage. What do you guys think?"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Kate"
published: "2024-09-15T15:50:41.134095Z"
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# Hi, I’ve never dealt with pests before - I just got a new money tree…

_Posted by Kate on 2024-09-15_

Hi, I’ve never dealt with pests before - I just got a new money tree and I’m concerned that this is pest damage. What do you guys think?

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## 5 comments

### Kate commented on 2024-09-15

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### BigGrac commented on 2024-09-15

I’m far from an expert but that looks very similar to the spider mite damage on my money tree. I use a flashlight to check for webs. Either way, might wanna do a treatment anyways even if you can’t spot any pests just in case

#### Kate replied on 2024-09-15

Dang! What type of treatment would you recommend?

#### BigGrac replied on 2024-09-15

You can just dilute some isopropyl alcohol and put it in a spray bottle with a couple of drops of dish soap (I prefer Castile soap though if you have it). Spray it on each leaf top and bottom and wipe them down. Then I soak the leaves in the solution and leave it to dry under a fan. I usually repeat every week or so during an active outbreak. Again, this is just the way I do it so defs do some research to see what will work best for you.

#### Kate replied on 2024-09-15

Thank you!

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