Pest control for indoor plants | The Great Indoors | Gardening Australia
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- Опубликовано: 10 июн 2024
- Pests and diseases are a part of nature, so it’s likely you’ll come across some on your indoor plants, but there are plenty of options for controlling them before they become a serious problem.
Mealybugs are tiny, white parasitic insects about 1-2mm long. They gather together in clumps that look like balls of fluff, particularly in the leaf axils (where leaf meets stem) and on the underside of leaves. They suck the sap out of the plant, eventually causing stunted growth or even death.
If you only have a few, dab methylated spirits directly onto the bugs with a cotton bud. If you have an infestation, thoroughly spray the plant all over with neem oil, and repeat in 7 days.
Scale have a smooth oval shape shell that can be white, black, or brown. They also suck the sap from plants and multiply quickly. Spray thoroughly with white oil, to suffocate and kill the scale. The hard outer shells can also remain stuck to plant after the bugs die off so you can lightly wiping down the leaves can also help.
Spider mites are tiny but have couple of tell-tale signs - webbing on the underside of leaves or discolouration along the leaf edges. An entire leaf may die off if the mites take hold. They dislike moisture, so wash down the leaves of your plants and soak the soil to remove both adults and eggs, disrupting their breeding cycle.
Don’t leave the soil damp for too long though, or you’ll leave it vulnerable to fungus gnats!
Fungus gnats are a small, black flying insect that hover around the surface of pots. They are not harmful to the plant, but letting the soil dry out between watering will help reduce their numbers. Alternatively, mix up 1 part peroxide to 4 parts water in a watering can and drench the soil until it’s running out the bottom.
Fungal infections such as rust are common on plants with big leathery leaves like monsteras and philodendrons, identifiable by rusty brown marks on the underside of leaves. Other culprits are those that leave sunken or wet brown patches on the edges of leaves. These can all be treated with organic fungicides to prevent further infections.
The best way to minimise these issues is to stop them coming in the front door in the first place! Choose plants carefully, checking the undersides of leaves and in the crown of the plants where bugs and their tracks are likely to be found. There’s no failsafe way to prevent pests and diseases though, so keep an eye on your plant babies and be ready to defend them!
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As always, Craig is concise and so helpful with plant care.
This is probably the best insect remedy information that I have come across. Thank you much!
Glad it was helpful!
Craig is such an inspiration. 🍀
Short and crystal clear as always.
Thanks very much . Looking for this man again and again . Great video all the time .
Thank you for the good imformation....Sir!!
Happy gardening....
Thank you. Enjoy listening to you about your plants and the management. Sending love to you and your babies😘😁🇦🇺
Thank you so much!
Very good information I'm a parent plant beginner. This going to help me to take care of my 40 plants. Thanks a lot 👍👌💚
Amazing sharing.. Absolutely amazing 👍👍
Love this video series, keep them coming!
oh his plants are amazing
I felt like a true indoor plant hoarder when I discovered spider mites on my Syngonium. Managed to save the plant after spraying well with a neem oil solution
I LOVE your plants!!! Great video! 😍
Awesome content, Thanks for sharing
Can we have a dedicated prevention episode please...
Thanks mate👍 Great video❤️
Such a majestic plant hub. Also you're a really good speaker.
That mix to kill the fungus gnats has never worked for me. I would love to find a better solution.
So good thank you
Yes! Been waiting for this one! Good tips!
very nice and effective way
Hi Craig, thank you so much for your awesome indoor plants episodes - I just love them 🙏
I have a fungus gnats infestation in my home.
How often should I be watering my plants with the hydrogen peroxide and water solution to get rid of them?
Also do I use this solution on my plants that are not affected yet to ensure they don’t become affected by the other infested plants?
Great! Helpful.
Hi Craig
I love your ideas and how you display your babies. Could you please tell me how you make the plant poles..
Thanks jill
Great insect remedy
Spider mites 🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬 very frustrating little critters but definitely still worth it to have beautiful indoor plants
Thanks
Thankssss
I have worms I noticed on top the soil for my monstera. Wondering if this means I probably need to ditch the soil and repot it fresh? Great video and thank you!
Sounds like they might be the larvae of Fungus Gnats - we have a whole video on how to deal with those: ruclips.net/video/LSqa8ZP0ThY/видео.html
Is there any homemade recipe for organic fungicides? Else which one do I get from bunnings please? Thank you.
Here you go - a few recipes for organic fungicides, hopefully they are helpful for you! www.abc.net.au/gardening/factsheets/organic-fungicides/9478922
I’m doing a cert 3 in horticulture next year and my question is.. how the hell do you remember all these little bugs names etc :(
Hey.. First of all i have watched enough guys who have indoor plant and for sure you rank above and beyond... But i haven't seen any athurium plant...or do you? Do tell
Hi- it was a light bulb moment when you mentioned the peroxide cure for fungus gnats but what is the peroxide concentration to use- 3%,6% or greater ?
Hi Paloma - you may already have the answer by now, but he mentioned 1 part peroxide to 4 parts water. Ie 20% peroxide. I’m going to try it myself this growing season.
@@-jacinta- I think what Paloma was referring to was the strength of hydrogen peroxide when purchasing a bottle. It's available in 3% by volume and 6% by volume, though I think you can only source the higher concentration (6%) from a pharmacy. As the 3% is more widely available (supermarkets etc), I think Craig was referring to this?
I'm wondering if fungus gnats are 'bad'. If their larvae eat fungus how can that be unwelcome? Is not this only a recycling of the bark etc?
They eat the roots of your plants sadly. Some are more susceptible than others.
Where do u buy your plants from ?
Currently battling aphids, blackbean aphids are the worst! 😭😖
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That's no good!
This might be helpful for you:
www.abc.net.au/gardening/factsheets/aphids/9437756. This could possibly be of use too:
www.abc.net.au/gardening/factsheets/pest-remedies/9433514
What are tiny white looking mites in dirt.
They could be spider mites... www.abc.net.au/gardening/factsheets/controlling-spider-mite/12076112
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You didn’t mention thrips, which I find to be one of the worst pests.
Hello from Bendigo!
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Fungus gnats were the bain of my life until I starting using neem cake and mosquito bits.....gone
How to get rid of thrips ? I got rid most of them but they are still showing up from time to time. To me they are the worse pests
Soap spray works for me, about a tablespoon of dishwashing liquid in a 1L spray bottle and keep it in the cupboard.
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