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Let's talk about some common house plant pests. 🦠🪰

Fungus Gnats-
These are probably the most common houseplant pest. They are small dark colored flies, often confused with fruit flies which are slightly lighter brown in color. The gnats are drawn to damp conditions and have a larvae stage which live in the soil.

Mealy Bugs-
Mealy bugs are visible to the eye, appearing as white fluff. They are often found in joints and on leaves. They suck the plant’s sap and the excrement produced is a sticky substance that can be seen on the plant. It's slightly shiny and sticky to the touch.

Thrips-
Thrips are known for being one of the trickiest pests to eradicate and are easily spread from one plant to another. The adult thrips are 1-2mm long winged insects, however you may also spot the wingless larvae which are light yellow in color.

Spider mites-
Spider mite damage will appear as yellow or brown mottling on the upper side of a leaf, caused by piercing of the underside of the leaf in order for the pests to suck the sap. In heavily infested plants you will spot webs and the mites themselves.