This information comes from the Urban Integrated Pest Management website and their newsletter that can be found at http://ag.arizona.edu/urbanipm/schoolipm/newsletters/2007/march_april.doc
"There are a few pests that are associated with indoor plants. While live plants can greatly enhance indoor areas, the pests can be a nuisance. How did the pests get there? Why did they choose that plant? And perhaps most importantly, HOW DO YOU GET RID OF THEM?"
Identification is the key to proper treatment, according to the newsletter, the pests can easily be broken down into the following:
- Fungus gnats
- Moth and phorid flies
- Deck and greenhouse plants (less common indoors)
How do you eliminate these pests?
"Regardless of the type of pest, preventive methods include those required to keep your indoor plants healthy. Healthy plants will be more resistant to pest infestations and will rebound more quickly after treatment. General guidelines include:"
- Choose appropriate plant and container types
- Pick an ideal location to promote plant health
- Exercise proper plant care
There are multiple ways to keep your home pest free, and we are happy to help you with your pest management needs. Sometimes a home can require more than just a simple pesticide application. It may require sealing up areas of entry or locating breeding areas and eliminating them. Call us anytime for your pest control needs in Arizona and we will be happy to help.
(480) 209-6266
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