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Pot worms, Grub worms, Gnats larvae or even Nematodes can be tiny white worms in houseplant soil. Are you thinking about how these tiny white worms come into your indoor plant soil? Can they damage your houseplant? How to get rid of them? Join me here to tell you all the things you should know about the tiny white worms in plant soil. Hi, I'm a horticultural consultant (I have a PhD in plant protection science) and here, I want to answer one of the common concerns of gardeners: Tiny White Worms in Plant Soil. People often ask me "What…

What are these tiny white bugs in my houseplant soil? Are they harmful to my potted plant? How can get rid of them? To find the answer to these questions, join us in this article. There are 5 common white bugs in houseplant soil some of them are trouble pests and some are beneficial. These tiny white bugs include: Root Aphids Fungus gnats Springtails Isopods Root mealybugs (root scales) To find whether your tiny bugs are harmful to your houseplant or not and how you can control them, you must first identify them correctly. Hence, here, we will talk about…

Have you spotted tiny white eggs in houseplant soil and are searching for what these are? My experience shows these tiny white eggs may be real eggs belonging to snails, slugs or bugs such as spiders, root mealybugs, ants, etc. However, some people may confuse the tiny white bugs, some mold and mushrooms or even granule fertilizers with tiny white eggs too. Join me in this article to help you detect the tiny white eggs in houseplant soil through their images. First, I speak with you about the eggs of several common tiny bugs in houseplants’ soils and help you…

In this article I want to speak with you about the tiny bugs in houseplant soil; who are they? Are they harmful to your potted plant? After reading this article you will answer these questions easily. Most of the tiny bugs that you may spot in your houseplant’s soil belong to one of the following bugs: Root Aphids Isopods (Pill bugs) Springtails Mealybugs (Scales) Fungus gnats Earwigs Because the above tiny bugs live inside the soil, you may not spot them easily, hence, in the following: First, I tell you about the symptoms of the infected plant. Then, I show…

Mealybugs are tiny white bugs in your houseplant that will kill your lovely potted plants. If you have spotted them on your indoor plant and you are searching to find natural ways to treat them, keep reading to tell you all things about organic methods to get rid of mealybugs in houseplants including making your homemade pesticides. I, as a plant pathologist, prefer to recommend natural methods to gardeners for controlling pests. It is more important for the houseplant because the natural methods are safer for the family and pets. Hence, Let’s show how to get rid of mealybugs in…

In this article I want to talk with you about one of the most common tiny bugs in the soil of your houseplant: Root Aphids; If they are your annoying guest, join me in this article to tell you: What do root aphids look like? What are root aphids’ symptoms and damages? Where do root aphids come from? Root aphids or soil mites? What is a root aphid's life cycle in your houseplant’s soil? What temperature kills root aphids? What kills root aphids best and how to get rid of it? If you haven’t identified the exact culprits in the…

Thrips, Whiteflies, Aphids, Mites, Scales, Fungus gnats, Earwigs, Springtails (Snow fleas), and Isopods are nine common tiny bugs in houseplants that annoy you by getting a party in your indoor plant, Do you want to get rid of them? The first stage is detecting them correctly. Every pest has its specific controlling methods. Hence, to control every tiny bug in indoor plants, first, you must detect the culprits exactly. Here, I make it easy for you by explaining their appearance and helping you to identify them by their images. I also speak with you about their habit and finally, after you…

what are tiny Grey bugs in houseplant soil with ancient looks wandering there? Don't worry, they are Isopods (Armadillidium vulgare). You can easily get rid of them by a bite drying out the soil.  Are they harmful to your potted plant? Can they bite you? Keep reading to answer these questions and more about getting rid of pill bugs in house plants. One of the most common tiny bugs in the soil of your houseplants is Isopods (Armadillidium vulgare). They also are known as Pill bugs, Woodlouse or Roly-polys. If you are involved with them, join us in this article…

The Neem oil spray is a natural insecticide that can control the most pests and diseases on your houseplants and is safe for your family, pets and environment. But How often to use Neem oil for plants?  :idea: I almost always spray neem oil regularly every seven or fourteen days after spotting the symptoms of pests and gain a good result in controlling most pests. But please avoid spraying it too often for example every day or every other day. I did it and it harmed my houseplant. keep reading to get pro tips about making and using this magic…