About Will Creed Expertise I have professional knowledge of all indoor plants and can answer questions
regarding light, water, fertilizer, repotting, and humidity and temperature
requirements. I can identify plant pests and provide information on safe,
effective treatment. Answers are based on 26 years of professional, hands-on
experience and scientific research and are clear and easy to understand.
Experience I have over 25 years of professional indoor landscaping experience caring for plants in homes, offices, building lobbies, stores, restaurants, and other adverse environments. I have written extensively on the care of indoor plants. My specialties include Ficus trees, low light plants, repotting, pest control, and re-blooming holiday plants. I am writing a book on indoor plant care.
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Question Hi Will,
My son gave me a Mexican Lime tree for Mother's Day 2003. One year later, something is eating the leaves and all new growth. I found tiny little "moth-like" bugs on the plante stems. They look like grayish-brown tiny moths with their wings straight back. They could probably fly, but seem more inclined to hop. I sprayed the plant with a mild soap and water solution, but in short order the critters were back. I have one bloom coming out. The first ever. Can you identify the bug and what can I do about it?
Answer Hi Linda,
Your description does not fit any common indoor plant pest except possibly white flies which are white and tend to fly in swarms when disturbed. Does that match what you are seeing? Do you keep the tree outside for all or part of the year?
