Hey everyone! I'm currently dealing with a thrips infestation affecting several of my plants. I'm expecting an insecticide to arrive today to start treatment, but I've heard some people suggest that I should just give up and throw away my monsteras since they seem to be a favorite target for thrips. What do you all think? Should I attempt to save them, or would it be better to take cuttings and isolate those in case the plants don't make it? I have a 2-year-old monstera deliciosa that seems to be holding its own compared to my other affected plants, but my monstera adansonii is struggling quite a bit. Just for context, I ordered Dr. Doom insecticide for indoor plants, and I've been using a mix of black soap, neem oil, and peppermint oil, treating and wiping the leaves weekly. I've also got some yellow sticky traps on the way. Any advice would be really appreciated since this is my first time tackling thrips. I'm also thinking about completely chopping back my badly infected spider plant. I've been told that I caught this issue in the early stages—what should I do?
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Check out the top comment on this post for a solid guide on how to treat thrips. It could really help you out!
If you're sure it's early-stage thrips and only that, I wouldn't panic and throw your plants out just yet. Since you're using insecticide, it might also be a good idea to include a fungicide because thrips sometimes show up alongside fungal issues too. Monstera roots can be prone to problems, but give them a shot with treatment before tossing them. Don't give up; managing thrips isn't too tough if you stick with the chemicals. I usually prefer not to use them either, but sometimes it's necessary.
That’s not accurate, as fungal issues and thrips aren’t directly related. You might want to double-check that info.
Thanks for the insight! I’m considering a fungal treatment too since your reply made me think about it. These treatments can get pricey, though!
I appreciate that! I'll definitely take a look at it.