How I Keep My Houseplants Pest-free! 🪰
The best way to protect your houseplants from common pests like fungus gnats, mealy bugs, spider mites and other pests is prevention. Here are a few of my favorite products and tips to help you prevent pests on indoor plants.
HOUSEPLANT INSECTICIDE
@perfectplantista is a pet-safe insecticide that eliminates and deters mealy bugs, spider mites, aphids, fungus gnats and other pests. Their signature mixture of neem oil, cinnamon bark oil, and peppermint oil has an absolutely wonderful fragrance unlike other bug sprays. 😌
I teamed up with Perfect Plantista to offer you a 20% discount! Just use BF20 at checkout!
Before applying any insecticide (indoor or outdoor), read the label and follow application instructions.
BUG STICKY TRAPS
@shopclassycasita sticky traps capture thrips, aphids, fungus gnats, fruit flies, leaf miners, whiteflies and other flying pests. It’s safe and non-toxic to humans and pets! I really love these moon and sun shapes! 🌙 ☀️
There are several benefits to using insect sticky traps to get rid of pests:
They are non toxic.
They are easy to use.
They can capture a lot of bugs.
Electric Flying Insect Trap
@zevoinsect is designed to attract and trap a variety of flying insects, particularly those attracted to their dual spectrum of blue & UV light. Effective against gnats, house flies, and fruit flies! 🪰
How to Use Zevo Flying Insect Trap
Plug it in
Check it every 15 days or as needed
Throw away dead insects
Replace the trap cartridge
Other pest control and plant care tips:
Healthy and strong plants are less likely to be infested by pests. My tips for growing happy healthy plants:
Ensure you are providing ample amount of light.
Fertilize during their growing season.
Use high quality, well-draining potting mixes. (CLICK HERE to shop my favorite potting mixes)
Give your plants a shower once a month to wash off dust from their leaves.
Quarantine new plants to prevent potential pests from spreading.
The last thing anyone wants to find is their houseplant suffering from a pest infestation. I hope you found this guide to be helpful!
Brandon