{"product":{"product_id":"B000BQL8UY","title":"Safer Brand 5110-6 Insect Killing Soap, 32 Oz.","price":"11.83","image_url":"https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41eKZjz60CL._SL500_.jpg","url":"https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000BQL8UY"},"comments":[{"body":"The first thing to do when you see spider mites, is to **shower the entire plant down** with good old water. Tops, undersides, stems, etc...\r\n\r\nNeem oil will **clog the pores of the leaves**, which will lead to leaf rot, since the leaves will not be able to transpire properly. To top it off, once dry, it becomes inert and useless. It is like taking a sledgehammer to pop a balloon, instead of using a pin.\r\n\r\nAfter you give the plant a thorough and loooong showering and watering, *then* you can use [Safer Brand Insect Killing Soap.](https://www.amazon.com/Safer-Brand-5110-6-Insect-Killing/dp/B000BQL8UY) What you can do, is put the entire plant inside a lightweight clear plastic bag (dry cleaning bags are the best for this).\r\n\r\nTie off the small opening where the hanger goes through. Then, roll the sides of the bag down until it's almost flat. Now, gently place the plant in the center of it. *Slowly* bring the bag up over the leaves, being carefully not to bend or snap any. Spray with Safer Brand Soap until it runs down off the leaves and spray the soil as well. Then tie off the top of the bag and leave it alone for *at least* 24 hours. Best to use a tray underneath, before you start. It will suffocate any remaining mites and stay wet so it is infinitely more effective than spraying and allowing to dry.\r\n\r\nUnder normal circumstances, nothing more than a good long shower is needed.","subreddit_name":"plantclinic","author":"Xenofontis"},{"body":":( \r\n\r\nI hate those things! Yes, they are thrips and spread like wildfire if not treated. Check all nearby plants and  others. I've brushed against these damn things and found them all over the place. Not many, thank God, but enough to be extremely annoying. They are very destructive.\r\n\r\nThe first thing you want to do is shower the leaves down thoroughly and water the plant. Next, please get [Safer Brand Insect Killing Soap](https://www.amazon.com/Safer-Brand-5110-6-Insect-Killing/dp/B000BQL8UY) \\- do **NOT** buy the concentrate. It has clogged up every sprayer I own. It's as thick as toothpaste and does not dissolve.\r\n\r\nAfter showering the plant, if outside, treat in the evening, after the sun is almost set. Spray and spray and spray, tops and bottoms of leaves and especially at leaf/stem junctions. Spray until the entire plant is dripping with the Safer Soap.\r\n\r\nIt WILL get rid of them and the most gentle remedy for the plant. Whatever you do, do **NOT** use neem oil. That crap clogs the pores of leaves and does more harm than good.","subreddit_name":"plantclinic","author":"Xenofontis"},{"body":"Any time you have sticky leaves, it is an indication of a sap sucking pest. \r\n\r\nTreat with [Safer Brand Insect Killing Soap](https://www.amazon.com/Safer-Brand-5110-6-Insect-Killing/dp/B000BQL8UY) or make your own spray with unscented castile soap,  2-3 tablespoons, mixed with a quart of water. Make sure to spray the top and underside of the leaves and the top of the soil for extra measure.","subreddit_name":"plantclinic","author":"Xenofontis"},{"body":"It's savable, but I dumped three very large spider plants recently because of these horrid little monsters. With hundreds of leaves, it was impossible to get in everywhere. I tried for a couple of weeks and finally gave up, salvaging cuttings that are now in water and still in quarantine for the next month.\r\n\r\nHowever,  with a large leaved plant, it is much easier to eradicate, so in your case, head to the bathtub, get some [Safer Brand Insect Killing Soap](https://www.amazon.com/Safer-Brand-5110-6-Insect-Killing/dp/B000BQL8UY) **or** unscented liquid castile soap (a couple tablespoons to a quart) and spray the leaves.\r\n\r\nFirst, turn the pot on its side and shower the entire plant down. This will help remove **some** of the thrips. Turning it on its side is to prevent the insects from falling into the soil or on lower leaves.\r\n\r\nWhen you spray the plant with Safer or Castle soap, do the same thing - pot on its side to make sure you are getting under the leaves as well as the top.\r\n\r\nYou do not need anything stronger. One or two applications will do the trick, but keep the plant isolated from any other plants. Thrips rarely fly, but they are adept at short flights and  jumping from one plant to another.","subreddit_name":"plantclinic","author":"Xenofontis"},{"body":"Did not notice the aphids on the stem until you pointed it out. Thank you. \r\n\r\nAlso very biased against neem oil, since it's like taking a hammer to a bubble, when a simple pin prick will suffice. \r\n\r\nI use [Safer Brand Insect Killing Soap](https://www.amazon.com/Safer-Brand-5110-6-Insect-Killing/dp/B000BQL8UY), but always start out with showering the plant first, *then* using a solution of 1+ tablespoon liquid unscented castile soap to a quart of water and spraying the plant thoroughly. Only use Safer Soap when absolutely necessary.","subreddit_name":"plantclinic","author":"Xenofontis"},{"body":"Sticky spots like that are **always** an indication of some kind of pest. If you can, turn the pot on its side and shower it down well, making sure to get tops and bottom of leaves. Turning it on its side, helps limit anything falling back into the soil.\r\n\r\nAfter you shower it down, use [Safer Brand Insect Killing Soap](https://www.amazon.com/Safer-Brand-5110-6-Insect-Killing/dp/B000BQL8UY) or make a solution of 1 tablespoon dishwashing liquid *(preferably unscented castile, but* ***not*** *mandatory)* to a quart of water and spray the entire plant down, including the top of the soil.\r\n\r\nCheck the leaves as soon as it dries and for the next few days. If still sticky, repeat the application. PLEASE, do NOT use neem oil.","subreddit_name":"plantclinic","author":"Xenofontis"},{"body":"An all around organic spray insecticide, such as [Safer Brand Soap](https://www.amazon.com/Safer-Brand-5110-6-Insect-Killing/dp/B000BQL8UY) will work. (Don't buy the *concentrate* \\- it clogs sprayers and is as thick as toothpaste.)\r\n\r\nOr, you can make your own with liquid unscented castile soap and water. Definitely more economical and just as effective. You can mix a few tablespoons to a quart of water r if you have a garden sprayer, can use a more concentrated mix. \r\n\r\nMake sure to hose down and water the plants before any treatment and  best time to spray is around dusk.","subreddit_name":"plantclinic","author":"Xenofontis"},{"body":"Looks like a mimosa. Yes, the best thing to do is cut off any branches that are infested. Mimosas do not mind being pruned at all and new branches will replace them. \r\n\r\nDon't know what you used (mimosa has mealybugs, *not* mold), but I've used [Safer Soap Insect Killing Soap](https://www.amazon.com/Safer-Brand-5110-6-Insect-Killing/dp/B000BQL8UY?th=1) on my older mimosas, for a minor thrip problem and it didn't harm the leaves at all. Sprayed them every day for several days.\r\n\r\nIf you have a liquid unscented dish-soap, you can add a tablespoon to water, mix and spray. Wouldn't use anything stronger on the tender leaves.","subreddit_name":"plantclinic","author":"Xenofontis"},{"body":"Nope! As long as it’s safe for plants. [this is what I use](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000BQL8UY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_GR3WMWJCZWKEV568641F?_encoding=UTF8\u0026amp;psc=1). It’s been great. I’ve had to use it to get rid of aphids, gnats, and spider mites. All were gone within a matter of days within spraying.","subreddit_name":"houseplants","author":"MyUnassignedUsername"},{"body":"You can make your own, but I've started keeping a bottle of \"safer\" soap on hand. Cheap enough, it works, and has yet to hurt any of my plants. Ive used it in just about everything with no adverse effects (inclusing plants it says not to use it on)\r\n\r\nhttps://www.amazon.com/Safer-Brand-5110-6-Insect-Killing/dp/B000BQL8UY/ref=mp_s_a_1_6?crid=2ELCN1DZ7U0CO\u0026amp;keywords=insecticidal+soap\u0026amp;qid=1647191915\u0026amp;sprefix=insec%2Caps%2C111\u0026amp;sr=8-6","subreddit_name":"houseplants","author":"justinroberts99"},{"body":"Since you're flowering you need to be careful of what you spray. I was going to recommend neem oil, but I don't recommend inhaling or ingesting. Don't spray your buds as it will leave residual after taste. If you're fully sealed you can use lady bugs.\r\n\r\n\r\nSafer Brand 5110-6 Insect Killing Soap, 32 Oz. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000BQL8UY/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_J76R9QY0D2QHFCHM7WVT?_encoding=UTF8\u0026amp;psc=1\r\n\r\nSays it's OMRI and safe to use until harvest, but still kind of weary about residuals. \r\n\r\nDr. Zymes is another product you could spray.\r\n\r\nWhatever you do....spray when the lights go out. This gives it time to fully dissipate. I just learned this the hard way by phototoxicizing my plants.\r\n\r\n\r\nThey will be inside your flower hiding and laying eggs in there. Along with all the other scars/hidey holes they make. They will also shit so you will need to 3 part wash your bud once harvest comes.\r\n\r\nAfter you harvest I'd still fully sanitize your grow tent and use any of the methods I've mentioned or ones you find effective to prevent it for future grows.\r\n\r\nGoodluck!","subreddit_name":"microgrowery","author":"TheFedsKnow"},{"body":"Ahhh! Makes my skin crawl. :( I ordered this:\r\n\r\nSafer Brand 5110-6 Insect Killing Soap, 32 oz. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000BQL8UY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_44oyCbE9KN2TW\r\n\r\non amazon just now. Should be here by Wednesday. I wish I lived somewhere warm where I can put all my plants outside. All of them are in my bedroom right now.","subreddit_name":"plantclinic","author":"hecking-gecks"},{"body":"Those are the nymphs of leaf footed bugs you should spray them with insecticidal soap, and you do have to get it on them for it to work, as it has no residual effect.\r\nhttps://www.amazon.com/Safer-Brand-5110-6-Insect-Killing/dp/B000BQL8UY/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1\u0026amp;keywords=insecticidal+soap+saver\u0026amp;qid=1598240901\u0026amp;sr=8-2","subreddit_name":"gardening","author":"KingCodyBill"},{"body":"Aphids. [https://www.succulentgrowingtips.com/aphids-on-succulents-how-to-treat-them](https://www.succulentgrowingtips.com/aphids-on-succulents-how-to-treat-them)\r\n\r\n[Safer Soap Insect Killing SPRAY](https://www.amazon.com/Safer-Brand-5110-6-Insect-Killing/dp/B000BQL8UY), will easily get rid of them, without harming the plant. Do NOT use neem oil. It will clog the pores of the leaves and cause pitting. Anything stronger will be overkill and damage the leaves.","subreddit_name":"plantclinic","author":"Xenofontis"},{"body":"Definitely **not** [thrips](https://getbusygardening.com/control-thrips-on-houseplants/), but looks more like [Soft Brown Scale](https://extension.colostate.edu/topic-areas/insects/brown-soft-scale-a-common-insect-pest-of-indoor-plants-5-599/). \r\n\r\nYou will need to check the entire plant, not missing a single leaf. Please use [**Safer Brand Insect Killing Soap,**](https://www.amazon.com/Safer-Brand-5110-6-Insect-Killing/dp/B000BQL8UY) to get rid of them.  \r\n\r\nDo **NOT** use neem oil or anything harsher, since succulents are extremely sensitive to insecticides. Neem oil will clog the pores of the leaves, causing them to rot. \r\n\r\nGrandma  would have used unscented liquid castile soap, mixed 2-3 tablespoons to a quart of water. That will also work, but Safer Soap will work more efficiently.","subreddit_name":"plantclinic","author":"Xenofontis"}]}