How Do I Kill Fleas On Indoor Plants?
I just discovered this morning that a new indoor plant I got from a garden center a week ago was practically crawling with fleas! They do not appear to have infected my other plants. How can I kill the bugs but keep the plant alive??
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You need to identify your bug first before you can try to eliminate it. I think you have fungus gnats. Cut back on your watering as much as possible.
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Thanks for your reply. I looked for pictures of fungus knats, but they do not look like the creatures on my plant. They are tiny white/greenish, almost transparent looking, do not have wings and definately look like fleas. The plant was also covered with some white "stuff" that looked like pieces of paper. Any other ideas?
Step OneGet rid of fleas on your pet. (See "How to Get Rid of Fleas.") Fleas usually come into your home on the body of a warm-blooded creature such as your dog or cat, then multiply.
2Step TwoReligiously clean surfaces where your dog or cat spends the most time. These are the areas where fleas, eggs, larvae and pupae are most likely to be found. This includes cleaning concrete floors in basements and garages.
3Step ThreeVacuum carpets thoroughly and often. Even if you already have an active infestation, vacuuming can pick up adult fleas as well as pupae.
4Step FourUse flea granules in the nap of your carpet. These can be applied once a year and remain active for the whole year. They are safe and effective.
5Step FiveSpray carpets with an insecticide such as micro-encapsulated pyrethrins. Repeated applications may be necessary. Use chemicals with caution and read labels carefully.
6Step SixCombine the insecticide (which will kill adult fleas) with a growth regulator, which will break the life cycle of the flea. Follow directions carefully.
7Step SevenSee "How to Get Rid of Fleas From Your Home Naturally" under Related eHows for information on using nonchemical methods for flea control.
8Step EightCall a pest control company if your efforts are unsuccessful. Such companies are well-equipped to deal with flea infestations.
2Step TwoReligiously clean surfaces where your dog or cat spends the most time. These are the areas where fleas, eggs, larvae and pupae are most likely to be found. This includes cleaning concrete floors in basements and garages.
3Step ThreeVacuum carpets thoroughly and often. Even if you already have an active infestation, vacuuming can pick up adult fleas as well as pupae.
4Step FourUse flea granules in the nap of your carpet. These can be applied once a year and remain active for the whole year. They are safe and effective.
5Step FiveSpray carpets with an insecticide such as micro-encapsulated pyrethrins. Repeated applications may be necessary. Use chemicals with caution and read labels carefully.
6Step SixCombine the insecticide (which will kill adult fleas) with a growth regulator, which will break the life cycle of the flea. Follow directions carefully.
7Step SevenSee "How to Get Rid of Fleas From Your Home Naturally" under Related eHows for information on using nonchemical methods for flea control.
8Step EightCall a pest control company if your efforts are unsuccessful. Such companies are well-equipped to deal with flea infestations.
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