How to Get Rid of Insects on Houseplants
Wondering how to get rid of insects on your houseplants? Don’t panic! Our expert advice will provide answers to the most common questions. Learn how to get rid of bothersome insects invading your indoor plants.
How to get rid of insects from indoor plants?
There are numerous different techniques that you can use to get rid of houseplant insects.
In this blog, we will explore a range of techniques and products you can use. Plus some handy tips on some changes you can make to your houseplant care routine which will help to prevent insects in your indoor plants.
How to get rid of insects on indoor plants? - Tip 1
Use Sticky Traps
A simple and quick way to rid houseplants of insects, is via the use of sticky traps. These are perfect for placing within the soil of your houseplant. When an insect goes on to the sticky trap, as a result of it's stickiness, it becomes stuck.
How to get rid of houseplant insects? - Tip 2
Use a Specialist Pest Control Spray
The use of a specialist houseplant pest control spray is a quick and easy way to help eliminate insects within your houseplants.
They can be used throughout the year and come in handy sized bottles.
When using the sprays, they can be applied directly to the leaves and soil which targets the insects right at the source of the problem.
How to prevent insects in indoor plants? - Tip 3
Implement Proper Watering Techniques
When watering your houseplants, it is important to follow the watering requirements of each specific houseplant carefully.
Insects will often thrive in damp, moist soil. Therefore, it is important not to create a breeding ground for them in an overwatered plant.
A simple way to not overwater your plants, is to ensure the soil has dried out between watering. If you need a handy helping hand with this, a watering indicator is a quick way to know whether your houseplant needs watering.
Alternatively you can check out our full range of Watering Accessories including spray bottles and watering cans.
How to prevent insects in houseplants? – Tip 4
Keep an Eye on your Soil Quality
If your soil is too moist or consistently waterlogged, this can lead to mould forming. Insects thrive in mould as well as damp conditions, so it important to keep any eye on the soil quality and replace if necessary.
Need some new houseplant soil? We have a great range of houseplant soil products available.
How to get rid of insects in houseplant soil?
A quick and easy way to get rid of insects within your houseplant soil is to use grit or decorative stones on the top of your soil.
As well as looking good, the decorative stones mean that insects cannot lay their eggs in the soil as they cannot move or climb over the stones.
How to avoid insects in indoor plants? - Tip 5
Use a Specialist Houseplant Myst Product
The use of a houseplant myst spray can also be a further way to help prevent insects.
This spray can be used throughout the year and is applied onto the soil and/ or the leaves. It adds a range of essential nutrients that will help your houseplant to thrive as well as being a deterrent for insects.
How to protect indoor plants from insects? - Tip 6
Prune Regularly and Keep your Plants Tidy
Insects are often attracted to any decaying or dead plant matter. By keeping your houseplant tidy and removing any fallen leaves or flowers, you can remove the source of this attraction.
Alongside this, regularly pruning will help by eliminating the number of fallen leaves and flowers that fall in the first instance. This will also help with the overall health of your plant.
How to get rid of insects in houseplants? - Tip 7
Improve Air Circulation
By opening windows or using a fan in your indoor space, you can help increase the air circulation around your houseplants. This can often help to discourage insects.
Final Thoughts on How to Get Rid of Insects on Houseplants
It may seem worrying and overwhelming when you first discover insects on your houseplants. By following our expert tips and the use of the products suggested in this blog, you can hopefully say goodbye to pesky insects!
