Soil Insects: Alcohol Drench for Root Pests

Tracy has tiny silver bugs in plant soil. Wants elimination without plant harm.

Treatment

Water with rubbing alcohol. Kills soil insects on contact without excessive plant harm.

After 30 minutes: Remove saucer; drain completely for several hours.

Then: Don't water until surface dry and pot feels light.

Root Cause

Insects attracted to rotting roots from overwatering. Plant must dry out. Constant moisture = root rot = pest magnet. No standing water in saucer ever.