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Posted 4Y ago by @Jesuislenuit

Bugs!

My Roman Chamomile has bugs. Like. A lot. I found a tiny spider, a bunch of mealybugs (assuming), and a slug. I trimmed all the infected parts, dusted the soil with diatomaceous earth, and currently have the plant in quarantine far from my other plants. Is there anything else I should do? I just got this plant a few days ago and I’m already desperately trying to revive it after finding it severely rootbound. #PestControl #plantparent #PlantWitch
Cameron
Cameron
Chamomile
4” pot with drainage
Last watered 4 years ago
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Kristy GOLDBLATT
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4Y ago
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@Jesuislenuit have you tried Neem oil?
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Zero
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@KikisOasis I have not yet, can I buy it at a plant shop or do I need to look elsewhere?
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Kristy GOLDBLATT
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4Y ago
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@Jesuislenuit I ordered mine off of Amazon. Maybe a COOP might have it.
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Zero
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@Haidyn1230 what ratio of peroxide to water do you use?
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CJ
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4Y ago
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Light infestation: neem oil is your best friend and of course not cost effective

Heavy infestation: systemic pesticide is very effective and cost friendly but use with caution

Sap sucking like mealy and aphids use “IMIDACLOPRID” they just die when they try to suck your plant and no need to repot.
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@Jesuislenuit hydrogen peroxide must be a 3% solution then follow as pernpackaging instruction
Tami
Tami
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You can also try sprinkling cinnamon. A lot of bugs hitchhike on ants. Ants hate cinnamon and rarely cross the line. Cinnamon is also a great natural rooting hormone.