What to do if pests have appeared in the soil of indoor plants: getting rid of uninvited guests
Even earthworms should not be in the soil with indoor plants. In this case, the benefit from them is a penny, and the harm is much greater.
Therefore, all inhabitants who have encroached on settling in a flower pot must be sent away. We will tell you how to do this correctly and effectively.
If we are talking about worms, especially earthworms, then everything is simple. You need to fill the contents of the pot with water and leave for 20 minutes, after which all the underground inhabitants will rush to the surface and all that remains is to simply collect them, and dry the soil.
But in addition to worms, nematodes, beetle larvae, centipedes and other creatures can appear.
If life in the pot is simply in full swing, then it is time to treat the soil with insecticides or nematicides, with preliminary soaking of the soil with water. Repeat the procedure in 2 weeks. If it does not help, then the plant will have to be replanted, washing the roots and the container. The soil and drainage must be changed.
Particular attention should be paid to plants purchased in stores and to those that return from the garden to the house after summer holidays.
For prevention purposes, you need to remove the leaves that grow close to the soil and block it from sunlight.
In addition, it is important to maintain the distance between adjacent flowers on the windowsill so that everyone has an equal amount of light and air.
But the most important thing is to avoid overwatering. Wet conditions are ideal for the reproduction of insects and worms.
Otherwise, gardeners believe that the presence of worms in a pot can be ignored until the plant begins to look unhealthy.
