Key Takeaways
- Use the right tools to make plant care easier and more consistent.
- Keep a regular care schedule — consistency is key to healthy plants.
- Refer to this checklist during each growing season for best results.
Fighting pests is about consistency. Use this schedule to track your treatments.
The 3-Week Cycle
Most indoor pests (mites, thrips, aphids) have life cycles that require repeated treatments.
Week 1: The Knockdown
- Day 1: Physical removal (Shower / manual removal).
- Day 1: Apply primary treatment (Neem/Soap/Spinosad).
- Day 4: Checkup. If infestation is severe, spot treat.
Week 2: The Hatchlings
- Day 7: Apply treatment again. (Kills larvae hatched from eggs).
- Day 10: Wipe down leaves.
Week 3: The Cleanup
- Day 14: Final full treatment.
- Day 21: Release from isolation if clean.
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