Pests on indoor plants: what EPA says
EPA registers pesticides. Follow the label. No home remedies here.
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Pests indoors
Indoor plants in any system can get insect pests. We do not identify pests or give treatments.
What EPA says
EPA registers pesticides. Follow the label. EPA's consumer page, Pest Control and Pesticide Safety for Consumers, explains registration and asks whether you really need to use a pesticide.
Questions for NPIC
EPA's page lists the National Pesticide Information Center (NPIC) at 1-800-858-7378 for questions about pesticides.
Containers and children
Follow the label on storage, and keep products out of reach of children and pets.
No home remedies
We do not give sprays, recipes, or home remedies, and we do not name products.
This is general information, not legal, electrical, or safety advice.
Sources: EPA, Pest Control and Pesticide Safety for Consumers; CPSC, GFCI Fact Sheet (Pub. 099).
FAQ
General information only. Water and electricity are a dangerous mix: keep plugs, cords, and connections away from water and follow every maker's instructions. CPSC says a GFCI "is designed to protect people from severe or fatal electric shocks" and to test every GFCI "At least once a month." Use a qualified electrician for any wiring. Keep nutrients and other chemicals away from children and pets. In an emergency, call 911.
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