Bugs Bugs! Go Away! (Part 1 - Identify and Treat)
Posted on August 07 2021
If you're keeping plants at home, it's almost inevitable at some stage you'll see some funny little things on your plants here and there. What are they? And how can I get rid of them? Okay, so there's no need to panic.
The conditions indoors for pests are ideal. There’s warmth, light, and moisture. Being observant will help you catch infestations early and treat them before they get out of hand. So in this blog we'll run through some of the common pests that you might find on indoor plants and introduce some ways to get rid of them.
The best approach towards indoor plant pests is IDENTIFY > ISOLATE > TREAT > REPEAT
IDENTIFY
TREAT
Have you spotted any of the above? The first thing to do is (always) isolate the infested plant and give it the right treatment.
REPEAT
Most of these bugs run through a 3-5 days breeding cycle, so do remember to repeat the treatment around every 3-5 days until the bugs are gone.
