https://7dees.com/common-houseplant-pests-and-problems/ 7 Dees provides residential and commercial landscaping services and retail garden stores for all your gardening needs throughout Oregon and southwest Washington. Tue, 02 Jun 2026 07:31:40 +0000 hourly 1 https://7dees.com/common-houseplant-pests-and-problems/#comment-737 Thu, 05 Jan 2023 01:11:26 +0000 https://7dees.com/?p=240672#comment-737 […] Problems, or by consulting the staff at our garden centers. Follow our tips for addressing common houseplant pests and problems with the proper methods for their […]

]]> https://7dees.com/common-houseplant-pests-and-problems/#comment-717 Tue, 22 Nov 2022 22:34:31 +0000 https://7dees.com/?p=240672#comment-717 […] There are a few pests that are common to citrus plants, especially when kept indoors. Keep an eye out for aphids, spider mites, mealybugs, and scale. Look for honeydew as an indicator of insect problems. For more on pests, check out our blog to understand common houseplant pests and problems. […]

]]> https://7dees.com/common-houseplant-pests-and-problems/#comment-175 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 17:21:39 +0000 https://7dees.com/?p=240672#comment-175 […] Fungus gnats and Scale:  Sadly, Ficus plants are almost as popular in the insect world as they are in ours. Scale can be difficult to spot, especially in the early stages of the ‘infestation’ and once they are noticed, can be numerous and difficult to overcome. They look like small tan bumps, usually oval-shaped, frequently found along the midrib of a leaf (top or bottom) or on a stem at the point where a leaf is connected and can be picked off with a fingernail or small tool. Regular inspection of your plant and frequent cleaning of its foliage will help keep you catch problems early and put you quickly on the path to recovery. Learn how to identify and get rid of scale here. […]

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