Indoor Plant Insects

Whiteflies resemble tiny white moths and secrete sticky honeydew on houseplants.

Aphids are small sucking insects that secrete sticky honeydew on houseplants.

Thrips are very tiny insects that can leave irregular white streaks on houseplants.

Scale insects can cause leaf yellowing, stunting, and dieback of indoor plants. Brown soft scale is a common pest of houseplants.

Spider mites can cause fine white spots, yellowing, and browning on houseplants. Webbing may also be present.

Mealybugs are insects covered with cottony white wax and may be found on houseplants.

Fungus gnats are tiny, black flies that are commonly seen around lamps, windows, and indoor plants with moist soil.