Houseplant Pests and Problems
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Is Philodendron Poisonous To Dogs?
Is philodendron poisonous to dogs? Philodendrons contain some toxins, we run down all you need to know… Is A Philodendron Poisonous To Dogs? (And Other Pet Questions) Philodendrons are mildly poisonous to dogs. If eaten they can hurt your dogs lips and tongue and cause vomiting, as well as swelling in the mouth. The toxin is called calcium oxalate and occurs in a lot of houseplants. They are not toxic to the touch unless the sap gets on skin, which can cause irritation. (Source). See also: Philodendron Black Cardinal, Philodendron Rio, Philodendron Mamei Care, Philodendron Sodiroi. What Part Of The Philodendron Is Poisonous? All parts of a philodendron are poisonous,…
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How To Get Rid Of Scale Insects
Introduction Welcome to our guide to how to get rid of scale insects. These pests can damage plants, but are relatively easily taken care of when correctly troubleshot, we’ll go into more detail below. What Are Scale Insects? Scale insects are round white small insects that colonize leaves by attaching to them at the mouth. They live in the soil and on the leaves. They can be difficult to get rid of as they have a protective cover that means most treatments don’t affect them. Where Do Scale Insects Come From? Scale insects crawl on to your plant, so they often come from bringing an infected plant home. How To…
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How To Get Rid Of Aphids
Aphids are a nasty pest but they can be really easy to treat… Introduction Welcome to our guide to how to get rid of aphids. Don’t worry they are relatively easy to treat… Where Do Aphids Come From? Aphids can fly, but not very well, so they mainly come from other plants you bring into your home, or occasionally they can come in through the window. What Damage Do Aphids Do To Plants? Aphids drain sap from leaves which slows the plant’s growth and can even kill it eventually. See also: How I Treat My Plants For Fungus Gnats -Step By Step Guide. How To Get Rid Of Aphids It…
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Mealybugs On Plants
Introduction Welcome to our guide to dealing with mealybugs on plants. It can be tough to get rid of these little critters, but it is possible we’ll run down the best ways below… What Are Mealybugs? Mealybugs are a small white bug related to scale insects. They suck sap from the plants stems and leaves which can damage it. How To Get Rid Of Mealybugs On Plants The best way to get rid of a small amount of mealybugs is to get a cotton swab with soaked alcohol and rub the insects until they fall off. If you have a lot you can get buy some hydrogen peroxide and mix…
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Red Spider Mites
Introduction Welcome to our article on red spider mites we run down how best to eliminate these pests. Are Red Spider Mites Harmful To Humans? Red spider mites are not harmful to humans, other than being an annoyance. What Damage To Red Spider Mites Do? Red spider mites slowly eat away at leaves and eventually the leaves can die if the problem is not treated. How To Get Rid Of Red Spider Mites Spider mites are relatively easy to get rid. Firstly put some rubbing alcohol on a cotton swab and gently remove the spider mites from more infested areas of the plant. Then you can use a mixture of…
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How To Get Rid Of Thrips
Introduction Welcome to our guide to how to get rid of thrips. A thrip infestation can damage plants significantly, we’ll run down below the best way to deal with it. Where Do Thrips Come From? Thrips lay eggs in the soil, and can often come into your home from buying a new plant with thrips in the soil, or from outside. What Damage Do Thrips Cause? Thrips eat at the leaves of plants, and in small amounts the damage may not show, but in larger amounts leaves can die off and it is possible that the whole plant can die if not treated. How To Get Rid Of Thrips If…