Question
Will,
You have helped me before with a very important plant that was sick so i'm so glad you do this service still, I don't know who to ask.

A very special plant that i have no idea what it is... that was my grandmothers is sick... or something.  I thought the leaves were growing mold or something, it was fuzzy in spots.  I don't know, maybe i overwatered it.  Anyway, i thought maybe i should wipe it off the leaves... turns out THEY ARE BUGS!  little white fuzzy ones!  if you need, i have pics and can email them to you.  Please help me... what should i do?  how can i save it?  GROSS!  will they infect my carpet or other plants?  i'm freaking so please write back asap!

thanks
Jacalyn

Answer
Hi Jacalyn,

I am answering your SOS! They may be yucky, but indoor plant pests do not survive except on plants. They are strictly vegetarian so they won't feed on you, your kids, your pets, or your carpet. However your other plants may be at risk.

Please do send me some photos so I can ID the critters and tell you how to treat them.

Regards,
Will Creed, Interior Landscaper
Horticultural Help, NYC

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