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title: "I think my Calathia has pests! Can anyone help? I see these little,…"
description: "I think my Calathia has pests! Can anyone help? I see these little, sand-like things under the leaves. What should I do? I’m also aware that I overwatered it…"
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published: "2024-04-16T11:01:43.853839Z"
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# I think my Calathia has pests! Can anyone help? I see these little,…

_Posted by Show me the Greens! on 2024-04-16_

I think my Calathia has pests! Can anyone help? I see these little, sand-like things under the leaves. What should I do?  
I’m also aware that I overwatered it last week🤦🏼‍♀️

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## 4 comments

### Gab🪴 commented on 2024-04-16

Are there webs on or between the leaves?

### Makenna commented on 2024-04-16

This is what I use when I notice bugs, fungus or anything weird going on with my plants. I’ll spray it all over my plants and then wipe down the leaves with a microfiber cloth, and then after spraying some into the soil I’ll water it lightly to make sure the solution is working into the soil as well

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### Hba commented on 2024-04-16

Looks like spider mites. Go ahead and trim off any majorly infected leaves that are already dying. Then spray the whole plant with 70 percent alcohol. Next, give it a good spray with cool water. Completely drench the plant. Follow up with a good mist of dawn dish soap, a little rubbing alcohol and water. Let it dry and keep it away from other plants and direct light. Keep an eye on it and spray again with alcohol in a day or two. Usually works for me.

### Hba commented on 2024-04-16

Some will suggest neem oil. Personally, I’ve not had success with it. I tend to go nuclear when pests are spotted.

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