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title: "Did you all use neem oil / spray on your house plants to prevent pest…"
description: "Did you all use neem oil / spray on your house plants to prevent pest ? I also saw something about putting hydrogen peroxide in water when watering the soil to…"
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# Did you all use neem oil / spray on your house plants to prevent pest…

_Gepostet von Alexis am 2025-06-13_

Did you all use neem oil / spray on your house plants to prevent pest ?  
I also saw something about putting hydrogen peroxide in water when watering the soil to kill pests . Does anyone of this actually work ?

## 7 Kommentare

### Adrian kommentierte am 2025-06-13

I’ve found insecticidal soap to be the better preventative than neem oil alone. As for the peroxide, that’s better used for killing fungus gnats in the soil and killing lingering bacteria after treating a plant for root rot. Peroxide really comes in handy for treating root rot, but it’s more effective for that than it is for killing any pests. I use Bonide’s Insecticidal Soap when I bring a new plant into my house, spray the leaves and let it sit, then use some microfiber gloves to spread the soap over the leaves, then set it somewhere to quarantine away from my other plants for a month. It can help make the leaves shine on some plants, but the trick is to check if your plant can handle having the leaves cleaned or not.

### Alexis kommentierte am 2025-06-13

Thank you ! This was was incredibly helpful, I appreciate you :)

#### Adrian antwortete am 2025-06-13

No problem!

### LadyTenorJD kommentierte am 2025-06-13

I use neem oil and peroxide preventatively. Started doing this after I lost a few plants to infestations. Haven't seen much pests since, except the occasional gnats.

### Phil kommentierte am 2025-06-13

I’ve damaged a few succulents using neem oil. I use insecticidal soap and add Bonide systemic to the soil. Same as Adrian.

### LeafyGreenhouse kommentierte am 2025-06-13

I use neem oil and diatomaceous earth (for soil )

### Alexis kommentierte am 2025-06-13

Ok perfect ! Thank you all ! I plan to purchase a birds of paradise and cheese plant soon . I just got a peace Lilly which I’m obsessed with so wish me luck yall lol

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