How to Get Rid of Bugs on Indoor Plants?

Isolate the infested plant

Inspect nearby plants

Remove visible bugs by hand

Rinse leaves and stems with lukewarm water

Wipe leaves with a damp cloth

Prune heavily infested leaves or stems

Spray insecticidal soap on all plant surfaces

Apply neem oil to leaves and stems

Use rubbing alcohol on cotton swabs for spot treatment

Treat soil if pests are in the potting mix

Replace the top layer of soil if needed

Repot the plant with fresh sterile soil if infestation is severe

Clean the pot before reusing it

Place sticky traps near the plant

Repeat treatments every few days until pests are gone

Keep the plant dry on the foliage after watering

Quarantine new plants before placing them near others

Check plants regularly for early signs of pests

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