my bf has this huge spider plant and i separated it into more pots cuz it was huge and over growing and everythings all fine with that, but now i have these little bugs.. they look like fruit flies that have just taken a liking to my one plant. i was wondering if anyone knew a simple cheap way to get rid of them without hurting my plant or using any kinda chemicals or crap? thanks!!
2007-09-11 10:52:48 · 6 answers · asked by Darci420 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
You can spray them with soapy water once a week or you can do what I do and use the hose attachment of your vacuum and vacuum them up.
2007-09-11 17:10:23 · answer #1 · answered by Sptfyr 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Spider plants are a very hardy plant. I have seen them survive under the worst conditions. I have then growing all around my backyard. I have even pulled them out of the ground to put them in another part of the yard, then got side tracked and forgot about them for days and they still survived.
A very safe and affective way to get rid of those little bugs is to mix 1 part dish washing liquid to 10 to 15 part water and spray it on the plant and also water the plant with the mixture. I learnt that trick from the nursery that I buy my plants from.
2007-09-11 11:09:55 · answer #2 · answered by DY Beach 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Spary with water and soap. This may help. Fruit fly larvae will lay their eggs around the inside of the container.
I would recommend removing the container and dispose of properly. Then repot in a new container and spray again with water and soap solution.
If this does not work the next step is to remove one of the spider plants limbs towards the end and propagate in a new container with good potting soil, and throw away the original plant.
Be sure to isolate the plant to keep those fruit fly away from other plants.
2007-09-12 02:24:08 · answer #3 · answered by paulguzie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What you have is fungus gnats. You can get rid of the adults by putting sticky strips (basically really sticky tape which attach to a stick) in the pot. The adults will get stuck to it therefore killing them and stopping their reproduction. You can buy this at your local nursey. Sometimes getting rid of the adults alone is enough. If not, as a safety measure, you can get rid of the larvae in the soil with an insecticide or try soapy water.
2007-09-11 17:55:01 · answer #4 · answered by Lavendersblue 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Spray them with soapy water. Liquid detergent is fine. Seven dust is a chemical answer.
2007-09-11 10:58:38 · answer #5 · answered by Texas Cowboy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
washing up liquid - should work a treat!
2007-09-11 11:00:11 · answer #6 · answered by Van der Elst 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋