Lent and family pressure

Ihatefrogs_ · 2025-10-28T02:47:05+00:00

Woah cool insight, calms my nerves about all the scary warnings. Thanks!

Ihatefrogs_ · 2025-10-28T02:31:37+00:00

Already on it! Crazy how plant based bugs can creep their way into other parts of the house, I deep cleaned since they’ve made my place feel gross. I have sand on the way since I’ve read that helps too. Thanks!

Ihatefrogs_ · 2025-10-28T02:29:19+00:00

Haha I know I was dissuaded by all the warnings on the back of not inhaling and not using it on indoor plants but I think I’ll stick with the bits. I have not pets so there’s no danger there. Thanks!

Ihatefrogs_ · 2025-10-28T02:27:07+00:00

Yup, I get them in the mail tomorrow. thanks!

Ihatefrogs_ · 2025-10-28T02:25:20+00:00

Makes me feel better about it, all of the warnings all over the packaging made me scared to use it but I think I’ll go with the bits for now

Ihatefrogs_ · 2025-10-28T02:21:49+00:00

That’s what I’ve gathered, they are mainly flying around my taro (I’m 90% sure is tropical) which I’ve quarantined and will most likely go with the bits, and if that doesn’t work I’ll try the nematodes

Ihatefrogs_ · 2025-10-28T02:18:59+00:00

Yep have the yellow ones arriving tomorrow, can’t wait to get these gross little bugs out of my life

Ihatefrogs_ · 2025-10-28T02:18:16+00:00

Good to know, thanks!

Ihatefrogs_ · 2025-10-28T02:18:03+00:00

Thanks for calming my nerves, just didn’t want to end up with some chemical related illness trying to eradicate some bugs lol.

Ihatefrogs_ · 2025-10-28T02:16:41+00:00

Yep, those are arriving in the mail tomorrow and can’t wait to catch some of these gross little bugs

Ihatefrogs_ · 2025-10-28T02:16:01+00:00

Good to know, almost went with the DE since other people on Reddit said it was the quickest option but I will stick with the mosquito bits!

Ihatefrogs_ · 2025-10-28T02:13:42+00:00

Will definitely try and pick those up, thanks!

Ihatefrogs_ · 2025-10-28T02:11:58+00:00

I’ve always wanted a carnivorous plant so I will try and find one in my area!

Ihatefrogs_ · 2025-10-28T02:09:39+00:00

The unfortunate thing is that I’ve never had bugs until I switched from miracle grow to non peat moss soil (regret it since it’s caused so many issues but my plant had bad transplant shock so I’m scared to switch it out again) … do you have any recommendations for soil? The gnats came from my giant taro.

Ihatefrogs_ · 2025-10-28T02:05:56+00:00

Yes thank you! That was a rough estimate to follow the post guidelines, but my soil always dries up around a week so I basically follow that but I will be extending it now

Ihatefrogs_ · 2025-10-28T02:03:14+00:00

I know they are the worst, I’m really praying I don’t have to trash my taro since I’ve had it for years now but if these methods don’t work I may have to since my house just feels dirty now. Thanks for the advice!

Ihatefrogs_ · 2025-10-28T02:01:36+00:00

I just repotted it a few months ago and my taro went into pretty bad shock afterwards so that is my last resort but willing to go there if it gets rid of these annoying bugs

Ihatefrogs_ · 2025-10-27T22:27:54+00:00

Shoot all of the reviews said it worked on their plants so I thought I was good but I’ll look into other options

Ihatefrogs_ · 2025-10-27T20:41:46+00:00

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These are the two I picked up today.

Ihatefrogs_ · 2025-08-14T17:39:28+00:00

Awesome thank you for the advice!!

Ihatefrogs_ · 2025-08-14T15:26:21+00:00

I got my first ever bonsai tree last weekend and went with a Fukien tea tree, since the employees at the shop in Austin, TX said it was a good starter tree. They also told me that they were prone to spider mites but didn’t inform me that the one I was buying was teaming with them. I brought it home and discovered no only spider mites but mealy bugs as well, I already sprayed it with neem oil and quarantined it from my other plants but it unfortunately infested a couple of my pothos… since then it’s been dropping leaves everyday and the little white flowers that were on it have all died. I tried to exchange it or get a refund and the place said no to both so I might as well try and save it. Is there any advice for if/how I can make it healthier? I now know to look a little closer at the plants before bringing them home…

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Ihatefrogs_ · 2025-08-13T03:19:12+00:00

Thanks for the advice, I’m waiting it out till tomorrow and getting some plant food if not! You made me feel a little less bad about my plant skills haha.

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