So I've got this Monstera plant thats been with us for a while but recently got attacked by these tiny tiny black insects that keep eating the leaves. I've actively tried to get rid of them as well as screening this plant away from the rest, but the insects seem to always come back. I've just read that it's possible to spray the plant gently with soappy water to help get rid of them, so I've just tried that - hoping to see better results. The uther leaves are more or less OK, but have some damage too. But what do I do with this leaf that's basically half gone? Does one cut of just the leaf part? The whole stem? What's the best thing to do in this scenario?
Appreciate any pointers ๐
Are the insects very tiny (almost like very small grains of soil) and live on the under side of the leaf?
Those are tought mfs and you first need to isolate the plant.
I have a 50% winning record against them. I wash every leaf and the bark with a 'green soap' and water combination and paper towels. Once I even submerged the plant upside down in the same combination.