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title: "THRIPS!! I’ve been a plant mom for almost 2 years now and this is my…"
description: "THRIPS!! I’ve been a plant mom for almost 2 years now and this is my first encounter with thrips. Please give me all the tips and tricks one has. 😫😫😫🙏🏼🙏🏼"
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published: "2024-02-27T23:14:26.337535Z"
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# THRIPS!! I’ve been a plant mom for almost 2 years now and this is my…

_Geplaatst door Bristanton op 2024-02-27_

THRIPS!!

I’ve been a plant mom for almost 2 years now and this is my first encounter with thrips. Please give me all the tips and tricks one has. 😫😫😫🙏🏼🙏🏼

## 1 reactie

### Lolly reageerde op 2024-02-28

Oh nooo! I have a massive infection of those right now too.. I think the best way to fix it is to dust the WHOLE plant with diatomaceous earth. Make sure it’s food safe and that you wear a mask and gloves. They breed in the leaves so cutting of really bad leaves is helpful. Hope they leave soon!

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