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Did you know that dry or wet potting soil can favor specific insect pest attacks?
Consider this:
Sciarid flies and Shore flies due to potting soil being too wet, or
Thrips and two-spotted spider mites when the air is too dry.
Being proactive is essential in dealing with insect pests. Remember that the frequency of watering usually relies on the type of soil and environmental conditions in which your plants are growing. Every plant has different growth requirements.
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Maintain your plant health using proper watering, as well as the use of well-drained potting soil to prevent particular insect pests.
Follow the specific water needs for each plant. You will find a soil moisture + pH meter that is a handy tool to assess the needs of your plants with accuracy.
A soil moisture + pH meter
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Reference
Cloyd N.A. 2016. Greenhouse Pest Management. CRC Press (Taylor & Francis Group), Boca Raton, Florida, 196 p.