I bought a small plant (not sure what kind) and now there are these tiny bugs (flys?) around... help!?

Question

Is there any insect repellent that I could use that would kill the bugs but not the plant.

I don't know the name of the plant unfortunately but I got it at walmart and its a plain old small plant...

Answer 1

Try this---mix up some dishsoap and water, about 1 tsp of dishsoap and 2 cups of water, put it in a spray bottle and spray the plant's leaves both sides top and bottom, and then saturate the top of the dirt.

That should do the trick.

Answer 2

They sell insectisides at walmart that you can use on the bugs that won't kill the plant. Go to the gardening section and there is one that is in a yellow spray bottle that worked really well for me and my office plant. Just read the labels because each one does something a little different and follow the directions...good luck with your fly problem :)

Answer 3

any chance of pics of the bugs?

I would say just a light spray of fly spray will help. dont drown the plant in it, just a fine quick burst.

but knowing what insects they are could help give you a better solution to the problem.

Answer 4

Try to identify the plant and then call a florist. Even if you cant identify it call them. They have lots of "home remedies" for plant issues.

Answer 5

mix some dish soap with water and spray it on, if it dosnt work , then mix a little garlic with it that will do it.

Answer 6

ASK A FLORIST

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