Small transparent spots on indoor plant leaves?

Question

I've noticed small transparent spots on the leaves of my indoor catnip plant and I was wondering the reason. Occasionally, I have also seen very small white bugs moving around the sides of the pot and on the leaves. I think I may also have a problem with fungus gnats with other plants in the same area of the house. I grow mostly herbs, so I'd like to keep treatments of pests safe and non-toxic (my cat included). Please, help!

I've noticed small transparent spots on the leaves of my indoor catnip plant and I was wondering the reason. Occasionally, I have also seen very small white bugs moving around the sides of the pot and on the leaves. I think I may also have a problem with fungus gnats with other plants in the same area of the house. I grow mostly herbs, so I'd like to keep treatments of pests safe and non-toxic (my cat included). Please, help!

I don't think it could be whiteflies as the small (and they are very, very, very small) white bugs do not actually fly. I'm thinking more along the lines of scrapes or mites, but I'm not sure.

Answer 1

Throw it out! Some bug has been scraping away at your plant, most likely whitefly. Fungus gnats are black.
In the future, wait to water until the plants are dry but not droopy. It will help by not allowing fungus to grow in the soil.

Answer 2

Ugh! I hate that interest! If the plant is portable- both placed it contained in the tub, or take it outdoors (contained in the colour) if the elements is warmth adequate, and gently spray the leaves with warmth water until eventually they are clean... If the plant is basically too huge to pass truly- then moist an fairly mushy textile & wipe each and every of the leaves until eventually they are both all clean- or you've desirous to provide the plant away to someone you don't like! :)

Answer 3

If they are on the undersides of the leaves then they are probably insect eggs. Insecticidal soap is always safe to spray on plants.