Methods For Eliminating Lice On Indoor Plants?

To get rid of lice on houseplants, mix 1 tsp. of mild organic liquid soap in 33 fl. oz. (1 l) of warm water in a spray bottle and shake well to mix. Spray the soap remedy directly onto infected parts of the plant and wipe the leaves to remove dead bugs.

To get rid of aphids on indoor plants, remove and isolate the infested plant. The second step is to use natural aphid control methods such as washing and introducing natural predators. Home remedies sometimes work the trick, such as using water or soapy water first before resorting to harsh chemicals. Wipe off plant leaves with a damp cloth to remove insects and their eggs.

If you spot pests, go to a garden center and purchase an insecticidal soap, which usually is formulated to kill insects without damaging plants. Use rubbing alcohol straight on the leaves and wipe them down two times a day, then sprayed the surface of the soil with half alcohol half water.

Insecticidal soaps are effective if used frequently until the problem is under control. A list of 8 household ingredients that can be used to treat unwanted pest infestations is provided. Dab the insects with a cotton swab soaked in rubbing alcohol to kill and wipe off the bugs and clean away the honeydew. Spray aphids off of plants with a strong stream of water from a garden hose, which is most effective early on in the season before an infestation has occurred.