house plant - Page 2

jackyalex · 12-02-2007, 22:52

no its not dead yet, hoover didnt work, ive found some more web on it

WillowTheWhisp · 12-02-2007, 23:39

You could try ladybirds or something to eat the bugs - or get some spray to kill them off.

MITZY · 13-02-2007, 06:40

I know this is a long shot but try spraying with water with washing up liquid in it. Don't know why but it does work on certain plant pests.

jackyalex · 14-02-2007, 17:02

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Originally Posted by organicjack

Could be Spider Mites. They are very tiny, red and also weave webs. They afflict house plants and greenouse crops. Not sure if its appropiate to link offsite, but there is a lot information on t`internet about them if you do a search.

thanks i think you are right,ive found some miracle gro bug spray that should do the job,i didnt know you could buy things that get rid of insects for house plants,thanks jacky

glasgow guy · 18-02-2007, 09:16

liquid derris 5 will get rid of your spider mites better than miracle gro bug spray ever will no bother.. as derris 5 is made to get rid of red spider mite as well as other things...plus you make your own solution of it per litre of water so you can have it that bit stronger if you wish..miracle grow will just be your standard bug spray already watered down....and it shouldnt damage the plant either..

http://images.google.co.uk/imgres?im...%3Den%26sa%3DG

you can get liquid derris 5 at any decent garden centre - even the big sheds..focus, b&q etc...

jackyalex · 18-02-2007, 21:21

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Originally Posted by glasgow guy

liquid derris 5 will get rid of your spider mites better than miracle gro bug spray ever will no bother.. as derris 5 is made to get rid of red spider mite as well as other things...plus you make your own solution of it per litre of water so you can have it that bit stronger if you wish..miracle grow will just be your standard bug spray already watered down....and it shouldnt damage the plant either..

http://images.google.co.uk/imgres?im...%3Den%26sa%3DG

you can get liquid derris 5 at any decent garden centre - even the big sheds..focus, b&q etc...

thanks glasgow guy,ive already bought the miricle grow but if it doesnt work then i will try derris 5,thanks for the info,jacky