Found these white fuzzy things all over my Arrowhead. So sad. Can anyone help ID? TIA! 🙂#pestcontrol

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@stephonicle · Answer

Looks like the exoskeletons from aphids, not thrips like I originally thought 🤓

@stephonicle · Answer

Aphids love arrowhead plants, I just finished treating my three kings syngonium after its second bout of aphids. First thing, separate it from your other plants. Then use the sprayer in your shower, kitchen sink, or garden hose and spray down the entire plant. That'll wash off the molted exoskeletons and also dislodge plenty of aphids. Afterwards, spray with an insecticidal soap...or a neem oil solution (1-4 tsp neem oil per quart of water + 1/4 tsp dish soap or Castile soap, shake well before each use).

@WellknownBeans · Answer

Hi! Neem oil is what I use for all pests. I spray liberally once a week because I keep my doors open. I’ve also read that a DIY pest solution using dish soap works. Pests be gone!!!😡

@stephonicle · Answer

You might need to treat it with the insecticidal soap or neem oil solution a few times before they're completely eradicated. Aphids are easier to see with the naked eye (although a magnifying glass can help if you have one!), so you can also manually remove them.

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