Tiny Bugs on Schefflera: Wash First

Your schefflera's tiny black bugs/fungus: try washing first. Many indoor pests (spider mites, aphids, scale crawlers) dislodge with water.

Wash Method

1. Take to sink/shower.
2. Lukewarm water, gentle pressure.
3. Cover ALL surfaces, especially undersides.
4. Repeat weekly × 3.

Dawn Solution (If Needed)

1 tsp Dawn + 1 qt water. Test on one leaf first—some plants sensitive. Rinse after 15 min.

If Washing Fails

• Insecticidal soap.
• Neem oil.
• Systemic granules (check label for schefflera).

Montgomery County link in original has detailed wash protocol. Start gentle—water alone often works.