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Lesson 2: Pests

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Pests can come from a variety of sources, some of which can be caused by how we care for our plants. The purpose of this course is to discuss common house plant pests, including causes and treatments.

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Objective: Participants will recall common house plant pests, their causes, and their treatments.

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Course Agenda

Causes and treatment of Mealy Bugs

Causes and treatment Fungus Gnats

Causes and treatment of Spider Mites

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Causes and treatment of Thrips

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Select each "+" button to view more information about common plant pests. After visiting all four, select Finish.

Spider Mites

Mealy Bugs

Thrips

Fungus Gnats

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In Review...

Common houseplant pests include mealy bugs, fungus gnats, spider mites, and thrips.

Pests are usually caused from imbalances in moisture and fertlizer.

Common treatment methods include spraying the pests off the plant, transferring the plant to water, and application of neem oil.

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Lesson 2: Pests is complete. Next, complete Lesson 3: Planting Mediums.

Mealy Bugs

Mealy bugs look like white pieces of cotton or fuzzies on your plant. They often cluster on backsides of leaves or in nooks under branches.

Cause

  • Overwatering (they love moisture)
  • Over fertilizing (they love nitrogen)
Treatment:
  • Be mindful of watering and fertilizing
  • Remove mealy bugs with rubbing alcohol and a q-tip
  • Spray the plant with neem oil and mint dish soap

Fungus Gnats

Fungus gnats often appear around the home from produce, like bananas. Fungus gnats may also appear in the days after watering your plant. Causes:

  • Moisture
  • Organic fertilizer (ex: banana peels)
Treatment:
  • Bottom water so the top soil is not moist
  • Add cinnamon to the top soil as a repellent
  • Set up sticky traps

Spider Mites

Spider Mites build webs mainly between branches and crispy, dry leaves. Keep a close eye on plants with lots of branches.Causes:

  • Underwatering
  • Lack of humidity
Treatment:
  • Use a faucet or hose to spray them off the plant
  • Adjust the watering frequency
  • Add a humidifier nearby

Thrips

Thrips can do a significant amount of damange to your plant. They are often found on large, thin leaves. Causes:

  • Flight from one plant to another
  • Dry conditions, like underwatering or lack of humidity
Treatment:
  • Spray plant with faucet or hose to remove thrips
  • Remove infected leaves from the plant to prevent spread
  • Spray the play with Neem oil