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Posted 2Y ago by @LittleSongbird

Help! I think my cactus has thrips 😭

I was admiring my beautiful cactus's flowers today when I saw this tiny brown bug inside. I couldn't get a picture but what do I do? I don't have any insecticides on hand. I just had the thought of hosing the thing down lol but seriously, what can I do?
Starry
Starry
Isla Carmen Pincushion Cactus
0ft to light, direct
4” pot with drainage
Last watered 1 year ago
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@ZippyHoyalisa
Ryan
410 XP
2Y ago
@ZippyHoyalisa
If you spritz it with rubbing alcohol, it will kill the bugs but is harmless to the the plant. I have done this many times and it works. If you want to prevent this from happening then you can get a sticky pot insert
@LittleSongbird
Annika SB
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2Y ago
@LittleSongbird
@ZippyHoyalisa Just alcohol, or do I need to mix with anything else? I have 91% Isopropyl Alcohol
@ZippyHoyalisa
Ryan
410 XP
2Y ago
@ZippyHoyalisa
Just some standard rubbing alcohol or if you want you can mix with water
@LittleSongbird
Annika SB
17263 XP
2Y ago
@LittleSongbird
@ZippyHoyalisa Thank you! I sprayed it yesterday and actually have not seen any bugs. Thanks again!
@ZippyHoyalisa
Ryan
410 XP
2Y ago
@ZippyHoyalisa
Yeah no problem