There are two major pests that can ruin your potted plant experience. These are the spider mites and the aphids. Spider mites produce fine silken webs and feed on the underside of leaves which causes the undersides to turn pale yellow. Leaves can brown and become covered in fine webbing which makes it easier for the spider mites to spread onto other plants. Aphids are easy to identify, with their pear-shaped bodies and small antennae these bugs attach themselves to stems, branches, and leaves of a plant to suck out its sap. Are potted plants getting the same level of pest control that’s available for indoor house plants? Probably not. And many gardeners aren’t aware of just how vital effective pest control is to their potted plants, whether they’re indoors or outdoors. This article will look at various pests of potted plants, as well as tips and strategies for dealing with them.
Pest Control For Potted Plants
Potted plants are a great way to bring the outdoors inside. But if you’re noticing a lot of bugs and other pests on your potted plants, it may be time to get some pest control for your plants.
Pest control for potted plants can be as simple as watering your plant more frequently or filling in any holes in the pot with soil.
If that doesn’t work, you may need to use some pesticides on your plants. There are many different kinds of pesticides available for this purpose, so make sure to read all of the instructions before using them.
There are a few things you can do to prevent pests from attacking your potted plants. First, you can use pesticides. These are effective on many pests, but they are not always safe for the environment or people who come in contact with them. You should also make sure that your plant pots have drainage holes so that water doesn’t sit around in the soil. This will help prevent root rot and other diseases from attacking your plants. Finally, if you see any signs of pest damage (such as holes or chewed leaves), then you should remove those damaged leaves and discard them immediately so that other pests don’t come along later and eat them as well!
If these tips don’t work for you, then it’s time to call in professional services like ours! We’ll come out to your home or business location and evaluate your situation, then recommend the best course of action for getting rid of any unwanted pests from your property once and for all!
List of Pest Control For Potted Plants
- HOUSEPLANT INSECT CONTROL – These ready-to-use granules are meant for controlling insects and pests affecting your indoor plants. Unlike other products, this is designed to protect containerized plants.
- NO ODOR – Unlike most other chemical pesticides and herbicides, this bug killer does not have an odor, so using it in your home will not stink up your furniture, clothing, or rooms.
- TREATS MANY BUGS – This product is a capable treatment for mealybug, termite, aphids, Japanese beetles, and more. Be cautious of certain bugs or animals that eat your plants. Bees and pets may be harmed if the product is ingested.
- FOR NON-EDIBLE PLANTS – This insect killer treatment is not meant for vegetable or fruit plants. This product is labeled for use on flower beds, roses, shrubs, and the like, but it is not labeled for use on any edibles.
- HOW IT WORKS – After incorporating the granules into the soil and watering them in, the pesticide is absorbed by the roots where it moves through the plants to assist in protection against the listed bugs. Protection lasts for up to 8 weeks.
Additional Info :
| Color | white |
| Item Dimensions | |
| Height | 6.3 Inches |
| Width | 2.8 Inches |
| Length | 2.8 Inches |
| Weight | 0.7 Pounds |
| Release Date | 2021-10-05T00:00:01Z |
- Garden Safe Houseplant & Garden Insect Killer Ready-to-Use 24oz Kills all stages of insects including eggs
- Kills bugs on contact
- For use on edibles up to day of harvest
- Kills aphids, beetles, caterpillars, ants, mealybugs, mites, leafhoppers, scale, thrips, fungus gnats, whitefly, adelgids, plant bugs
- Also kills sawfly larvae, psyllids, spittlebugs, phylloxera; use up to day of harvest
- Made with a botanical insecticide from the chrysanthemum flower
- Use indoors and outdoors
- Ready to use; kills on contact; measures 2.5 by 4.2 by 10.5 inches
Additional Info :
| Item Dimensions | |
| Height | 10.8 Inches |
| Width | 4.6 Inches |
| Length | 2.7 Inches |
| Weight | 1 Pounds |
- Bayer Sciences was purchased by Bioadvanced
- Packaging may look slightly different. Product is the same high quality from Bayer/Bioadvanced
Additional Info :
| Item Dimensions | |
| Height | 9.8 Inches |
| Width | 0.4 Inches |
| Length | 66 Inches |
| Weight | 2.4 Pounds |
- 2-in-1 FORMULA: Kills listed insects while feeding your plants
- 8 WEEK PROTECTION: Protects and feeds for up to 8 weeks without spraying
- INSECT KILLER: Kills Aphids, Whiteflies, Leafhoppers, Mealybugs, and more
- PLANT FOOD: Slow-release fertilizer feeds indoor and outdoor potted plants for up to two months
- COVERAGE AREA: Treats up to 10 5-inch pots
- RESTRICTIONS: Not for sale in CT, VT, MD
Additional Info :
| Item Dimensions | |
| Height | 9.75 Inches |
| Width | 0.4 Inches |
| Length | 6 Inches |
| Weight | 0.12 Pounds |
| Release Date | 2021-10-11T00:00:01Z |
- CONTAINS BOTANICAL INSECTICIDES: Spray on roses, vegetables, houseplants, ornamentals, trees, shrubs and flowers right up to the day of harvest.
- KILLS ON CONTACT: Kills aphids, tomato hornworms, green fruitworms and other listed insects.
- PROTECTS YOUR WHOLE GARDEN: Use both indoors and outdoors.
- READY-TO-USE PEST CONTROL: Spray upper and lower leaf surfaces – no mixing required.
- APPLY AS NEEDED: Treat weekly or apply as needed to control infestations (up 10 to times per season).
Additional Info :
| Item Dimensions | |
| Height | 10.33 Inches |
| Width | 2.25 Inches |
| Length | 4.25 Inches |
| Weight | 3 Pounds |