Winter Watch: Essential Pest Control for Your Indoor Plants

Now that your beloved indoor plants are settled inside for the winter, it's the perfect time to shift your focus to pest control. The first, and most crucial, step in maintaining clean, healthy plants is prevention and early detection. Pests often thrive in the drier, more static indoor environments, so make it a habit to keep a close eye out for any unwanted guests!

If you do spot any signs of an infestation, act fast!

• First Line of Defense (Contact Treatment): Begin by directly treating the visible pests. We highly recommend using a product like Bonide Super Insecticidal Soap. This powerful yet gentle soap can be sprayed directly onto the foliage to kill pests on contact, disrupting their protective coatings and lifecycle. Be sure to coat the tops and bottoms of all leaves thoroughly.

• The Inside-Out Strategy (Systemic Control): For long-lasting protection and to tackle pests hiding in the soil, we strongly suggest treating the soil itself with a product such as the Bonide Indoor Systemic Insecticide. This unique granular product is absorbed by the plant’s roots, moving the insecticide throughout the entire system. This means it will help prevent and kill pests from the inside out—providing continuous protection against common problems like fungus gnats, aphids, and scale.

By combining direct contact treatment with a systemic soil application, you can ensure your plants stay pest-free and vibrant all winter long!