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Houseplant Pests

If you struggle with houseplant pests, then this is exactly where you need to be. You should definitely start by reading my ultimate guide to Getting Rid of Bugs on your indoor plants.

I also recommend that you learn how to Identify Common Types of houseplant bugs, find out Where houseplant pests Come From, and then use my Natural houseplant bug Insecticidal Sprays and Remedies to eliminate them for good!

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Fungus Gnats vs Fruit Flies: What’s The Difference?

Date: May 16, 2022 by Amy Andrychowicz | 2 Comments

Why should you care about fungus gnats vs fruit flies? Because you need to understand the difference in order to effectively get rid of them, and keep Continue Reading

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How To Identify Common Types Of Houseplant Bugs

Date: January 31, 2024 by Amy Andrychowicz | 24 Comments

There are several types of houseplant bugs, and they're all equally irritating and frustrating. But it's important to know the signs to look out Continue Reading

Closeup of a thrip infestation on an indoor plant

How To Get Rid Of Thrips On Houseplants

Date: January 17, 2024 by Amy Andrychowicz | 17 Comments

Finding thrips on your indoor plants is disheartening. Not only are these little bugs annoying, they can be extremely destructive. They multiply very Continue Reading

Natural Pest Control For Houseplants... Say NO To Toxic Pesticides!

9 Homemade Insecticides & Bug Sprays For Indoor Plants

Date: February 16, 2024 by Amy Andrychowicz | 28 Comments

There are lots of homemade bug sprays and remedies that work great to kill pests on indoor plants. So skip the toxic chemical insecticides, and try Continue Reading

Where Do Houseplant Pests Come From?

Where Do Houseplant Pests Come From?

Date: October 7, 2023 by Amy Andrychowicz | 2 Comments

Where do houseplant pests come from? That is a question I get asked a lot (and have wondered myself many times!). Understanding how your indoor Continue Reading

Scale insects on a houseplant

How To Get Rid Of Scale Insects On Houseplants, For Good!

Date: February 1, 2024 by Amy Andrychowicz | 75 Comments

When you find scale on your plants, getting rid of them can take some time - but it's not impossible. I've successfully descaled my houseplants, and Continue Reading

How To Keep Cats Out Of Indoor Plants

How To Keep Cats Out Of Indoor Plants (6 Tips)

Date: December 13, 2023 by Amy Andrychowicz | 10 Comments

Keeping your cat out of your houseplants can be very frustrating, but it doesn't have to be a constant battle. You can train them to stay away, and Continue Reading

How To Get Rid Of Whiteflies On Indoor Plants, For Good!

How To Get Rid Of Whiteflies On Indoor Plants, For Good!

Date: January 9, 2024 by Amy Andrychowicz | 44 Comments

Discovering a whitefly infestation on your indoor plants is no fun. You may think they're just annoying, but those tiny white bugs can cause major Continue Reading

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