Small white bugs in the land of indoor plants and flowers

White bugs in the soil of indoor plants appear for several reasons: unsterile soil, open windows, non-compliance with the rules for growing crops, infected neighboring flowers. There are several types of pests of white color, each of them, with inadequate attention from the person, leads to the death of the plant.

Varieties of White Bugs

In the land of indoor flowers, one tiny insect goes unnoticed. But after a few days, a colony of pests actively sucks the plant sap. External signs of infection: spots on leaves, stems, twisted leaflets, wilted flowers, fallen buds.

There are several types of white pests:

• Aphid. The maximum size of an adult is 2 mm. Aphids are the most diverse, light gray, white, green, red, etc. are found on indoor plants. The body has an elongated shape, small legs, straight antennae. Propagates extremely fast. Small white bugs feed on plant juices, thereby leading to the complete destruction of the culture.
• Spider mite. White insects in the land of indoor plants appear suddenly, invisibly to humans. The body size of the tick does not exceed 2 mm. With severe infection of flowers, a striking symptom of the presence of this pest is the presence of a web on the back of the leaf. The result of the parasite's life is spots, dried, twisted leaves. Females take shelter in the soil, under rotting leaves.
• Root tick. Insects live in flower pots in moist soil. Parasitize on bulbous plants - tulips, gladioli, hyacinths. They live directly in the ground, feed on the bulb itself. As a result of active life, the flower is sick, dies.
• Mealybug. Small white bugs in indoor colors no larger than 3 mm. Oval flat body with growths, coated with a dusting in the form of flour. Long tentacles are visible on one side. A sign of the vital activity of the mealybug is a white coating on the leaves, stems, soil.
• Nails. Small bugs with an elongated, translucent body live in soil with high humidity. They feed on dead organics, they do not harm the plant. Outwardly, the nailtail is similar to a caterpillar, but with legs. A mustache is clearly visible on the head.

On a note!

White bugs on flowers can disappear on their own if the living conditions change - the soil dries up, the temperature drops, etc., but in most cases human help is required. Otherwise, the plant is sick, dries, loses strength, dies.

How to get rid of white bugs in the soil of indoor plants

Professional pesticides and folk remedies are used to control pests. The choice depends on the individual preferences of the grower, the number of parasites.

Professional preparations:

• Actara. Universal insect-acaricidal agent. Destroys adults, adults. White bugs die within 30 minutes. The tool continues to act for another 20 days, preventing re-infection. It does not harm the plant, helps to recover. 4 g of the drug is enough for 5 liters of cold water. Spraying is carried out in a well-ventilated area or on the street.
• Actellik. Broad-spectrum insecticide. Destroys pests in 20 minutes, continues to operate for another 20 days.Sold in ampoules of 2 ml, designed for 5 liters of water. The solution is prepared immediately before use. Spraying plants is carried out on the street. The drug is toxic, requires strict adherence to the instructions.
• Inta Vir. Insecticidal preparation for the treatment of any open, closed ground plants. The tablet is dissolved in 10 liters of water. Spray flowers in a well-ventilated area. Does not affect the vegetation, helps restore strength.

On a note!

If bugs appeared in room colors, you need to revise the conditions of care. Pests reproduce in high humidity or do not tolerate water. Initially, you should deal with the type of parasite, then proceed to action. Sometimes it’s enough to simply dry the soil or spray a flower with cold water so that the parasites disappear.

Folk remedies:

• Soap. If white bugs are wound up in a flower pot, the plant is sprayed with a concentrated soap solution. Use household, tar, green soap. Repeat the procedure after 2 days. Pests disappear within 14 days completely.
• Manganese. Potassium permanganate will be dissolved in water until a pink color is obtained, and the soil is watered. A powerful antibacterial agent will destroy all small parasites. The same action must be performed when transplanting plants to disinfect the soil.
• Orange zest. Cut the peel, pour alcohol, insist day. Spray the soil, the plant. If there is no time to prepare a folk remedy from an orange, you can use vodka.

To prevent the appearance of white bugs, it is necessary to use special soil, disinfect the soil, follow the rules of watering, put a mosquito net on the windows.