Houseplants, for instance, peace lilies, receive admiration due to their breathtaking flowers and ease of maintenance. However, as with just about every other plant, they start to invite pests. If there are any bugs on peace lily, acting quickly is essential to avert harm to the health of the plant. This guide describes the most common pests of peace lilies and how to destroy them in a detailed manner.

Every houseplant has its own share of bugs; here are the bugs on the peach lily. 🦠🌼

Spider mites

Spider mites are small pests that are too small for the human eye to see. These bugs on peace lilies often leave fine webs on the underside of the leaves. They feed by sucking on the sap, thus causing yellowing of the leaves and stunted growth of the plant.

Signs of Spider Mites:

• Yellow or brown spots on leaves.
• Fine webbing on the plants.
• Poor and droopy, dry leaves.

Solution:

Rinse the plant in a basin of water to remove webbed elands and bugs.

In cases of widely dispersed spider mites, it is best to spray the whole plant with water to remove some of the webs and some of the pests.

Insecticidal soaps or neem oil may be used to treat the infestation.

2. Mealybugs 🦠

Mealybugs are small, soft-bodied insects, often covered with white wax that may remind one of small cotton wool or cotton. They colonize on the stems and the leaves of peace lily plants and are known to suck sap from the plant. If they are not eradicated, the plant will be left weakened, and the leaves may start to turn yellow or even droop.

Signs of mealybugs:

• Accumulations of a white cotton-like substance, or mealy, are present directly on the leaves or on the stems.
• Honeydew droplets on the surfaces of the leaves.
• Leaves are changing color to yellow, and ducks are changing.

Solution:

• With the help of a cotton swab that has been soaked in rubbing alcohol, dab the bugs to kill them.
• In order to prevent such infestations, the plant (if infested) must be sprayed with insecticidal soap to kill the pests.

3. Aphids 🦟

Aphids are small olive-green, blackish-green, or sometimes pale yellow insects that are a family of small insects that form colonies, usually by obtaining the new growth on plants. They drink the ‘blood’ or sap of leaves, and this makes the leaves curl or twist. Long-legged, with long antennae, aphids also excrete a sugary syrup — honeydew — which makes them a host for other critters.

Signs of aphids:

• Leaves that have curled on the edges and are twisted.
• Excretions on the leaves and the plant’s stems
• Plants support ants (honeydew attracts them).

Solution:

• A little while longer you simply hose off your sprayer than the aphids are safely washed away.
• Regular control with neem oil or insecticidal soap will help eliminate the presence of aphids on the plants.

4. Scale Insects 🐜

There are small brownish-gray bumps called scale insects on the stems and leaves of the peace lily. These bugs cling to the plant and suck its sap, resulting in stunted growth and leaves turning yellow.

Signs of Scale Insects:

• Golden-brown bumps, like deposits, protrude from stems or leaves.
• Leaves that are stiff, wilted, or yellow.
• The presence of dense sap on the plant.

Solution:

• Soak a soft cloth or a cotton swab in rubbing alcohol and use it to wipe off the scales.
• Use horticultural oil or insecticidal soap to kill the pests if they are noticed.

What to Do to Avoid Bugs on Peace Lily 🛡️🌿

1. Keep the plant clean.

Every so often, spray water on your peace lily and wipe the leaves with a damp cloth. This dust attracts bugs, which would otherwise go hungry.

2. Inspect New Plants

You can do this by checking for pests in the new plants before bringing them into your house. Pests transfer from plant to plant with great ease.

3. Maintain proper humidity.

Spider mites and some other pests are best adapted to dry environments. A high level of humidity should be maintained in the peace lily.

4. Make use of neem oil.

The use of neem oil is for the prevention of bugs in plants. A regular application of this oil on your peace lily can help keep infestations at bay.

Conclusion: Please say goodbye to bugs on peace lilies. 🦗🚫

While bugs on peace lilies can do quite a bit of damage if not looked after, you can maintain your plant without the pests with the right measures in place. Look out for any signs of bugs on your peace lily plant and take care of these promptly. Natural solutions where possible, such as neem oil and insecticidal soap, should be used to prevent your peace lily from pests and to be enjoyed for a long time.