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David Worth
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The Top 8 Houseplants That Are Resistant to Pests and Bugs

Creating an indoor oasis of houseplants can certainly be a rewarding endeavor, but nothing sours the mood faster than the arrival of plant pests and their ability to damage your…
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Do Houseplants Attract Indoor Pests?
As any veteran houseplant owner knows, a pest infestation is an eventuality that everyone must deal with at some point in time. The severity and urgency will vary, depending on…
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Whiteflies, Fungus Gnats, or Fruit Flies: Which Pest Do You Have?
As most plant enthusiasts already know, having to deal with some kind of flying pest on a houseplant is pretty much inevitable. Because of their mobility, many flies easily seek…
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The Top 12 Questions About Whiteflies and Houseplants
If you are even just a little bit familiar with whiteflies, you might already know just how tenacious these little pests can be once they show up in your home.…
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How to Identify and Get Rid of Whiteflies on Your Houseplants
Have you ever moved or jostled one of your cherished houseplants only to find a cloud of white specks burst from the foliage? If so, you are likely all too…
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How Does Scale Move? And 11 Other Common Questions About Scale Insects
Although more commonly found outdoors, scale insects can be particularly persistent pests once they make their way onto an indoor houseplant. Because of their strange bodies and protective covers, many…
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What Are Scale Insects? How to Get Rid of Scale Pests on Houseplants
An unfortunate reality of houseplants is that, sometimes, they get attacked by pests. Scale insects are some of the oddest-looking bugs that tend to plague indoor plants. This class of…
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The Top 11 Common Questions About Mealybugs and Houseplants
Mealybugs are, by far, one of the strangest looking pests you might find on your houseplants. These fluffy little bugs appear as if from nowhere and can quickly cover your…
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How to Identify and Eradicate Mealybugs on Your Indoor Plants
Houseplants bring beauty and freshness into our homes, but they can also attract unwanted guests. One of the weirder looking pests you may find on your plants is mealybugs. These…
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13 Common Questions Answered About Spider Mites and Houseplants
Considered one of the more unsettling houseplant pests, mainly due to their name, spider mites can illicit some strong feelings. These tiny creatures are not only related to spiders, but…
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