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David Worth
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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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How to Identify and Get Rid of Spider Mites on Your Houseplants
Spider mites are one of the more frustrating pests that affect our houseplants. Because of their teeny tiny size, they are hard to identify before you start noticing damage to…
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How Do Thrips Get Indoors? And 13 Other Common Thrips Questions
If you’ve ever had to deal with a thrips infestation on one of your houseplants, you know how persistent they can be, even after several treatments. Perhaps because of this,…
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