How to get rid of tiny bugs that look like specks of dirt?
Diatomaceous earth is a natural remedy that helps kill many types of tiny bugs. Keeping your house clean and clutter-free also deters bugs by removing their places to feed and hide. Use repellents. Non-toxic repellents are available in garden centers that naturally repel bugs with such ingredients as garlic or hot-pepper oil. Some are spray-on liquids, others are granular that can be scattered around the base of plants.For larger areas, try Sevin Insect Killer Concentrate or Sevin Insect Killer Ready to Spray. People and pets can reenter the area when sprays dry. Leaf damage intensifies when caterpillars come in multiples.
What can I spray on my plants to get rid of mites?
If an insecticide is needed, use an insecticidal oil or insecticidal soap (or a combination of the two). Completely cover the undersides of leaves. Be sure mites are present before treating. Prune off and dispose of plant tips or leaves that are heavily infested with aphids or take plants outdoors and wash off the aphids with a forceful spray of water. In some cases, if caught early, this may eliminate the problem. Use insecticidal soap.
How do you get rid of indoor plant mites?
First things first, give your plant’s leaves and stems a shower with room temperature water to remove eggs and mites. Alternatively, spray and wipe the infected plant’s leaves with: A natural insecticide like bug control spray. A gentle dish soap dilution – 1 tablespoon for every litre of water. A good place to start is a mix of mild liquid soap and water, sprayed onto houseplants. One teaspoon of soap per litre of water will do the job. It sounds simple, but this formula will treat a lot of common houseplant pests. Add just a teaspoon of bicarbonate of soda and it becomes a great fungicide as well.Alternatively, you can also make a spray solution made of equal parts white vinegar and water to use alongside your trap, particularly if you want to get rid of swathes of gnats flying around in the air or landing on your surfaces, suggests Sholom Rosenbloom, pest control expert and owner of Rosenbloom Pest Control.Mix 1 cup of vegetable oil with 1 tablespoon of mild liquid soap. Add 2-8 teaspoons of this mixture to 1 quart of water and spray your plants as above. The oil in this spray smothers the insects, so it is effective on aphids, thrips, mites, and scale.