I’ve sprayed and sprayed and I’m worried I’m killing the plants now. I don’t usually change out the water or add oil/soap between sprayings, would that help? Is it the bags? What the heck is keeping this going? I want to move my Bonchi upstairs but I’m nervous to spread bugs to the house!
by jtal888
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Aphids by the looks of it. I had a lot of trouble with them last year. My most effective solution was to alternate treatments I used insect soap and pyrethrins for the most part. Firstly I’d use the hose to “wash” off as many of the live aphids as possible, following this I’d apply the pyrethrin spray taking extra time to ensure complete coverage.
I would also retreat the plant as required.
However in your case it looks like you may have them in some sort of grow tent? In this scenario you may be able to use lacewings or ladybug eggs to control the pests? I had issues trying to use lacewings in ladybugs since my plants are all outside.
Currently your plants aren’t looking to good, so id be hesitant to spray them any chemicals at the moment out of fear of killing them. So maybe trying the natural solution of using ladybugs or lacewings eggs is a good idea
Spray paper towel with peroxide and wipe down plants, repeat until problem is solved. Thankfully you only have 4 plants so shouldn’t be too much effort.
You put them an enclosure. What so you think it’s gonna happen? Some will survive and multiply over again… it’s like a vicious cycle. Use Dish Washing soup.
Release the lady bugs!
Throw everything out, sanitize and start over including your soil
You will not win this battle no matter how hard you try. Outdoor plants/soil never come inside. It’s not worth it!