With over 20 types of houseplants (and counting) in my collection, I've battled a wide range of common pests. One of the worst I've dealt with are thrips - the white, sap-sucking insects that quickly drain the life out of plants.
It takes some perseverance to get rid of thrips and not acting quickly can see the death of your plant and a spread of these pests to other nearby plants. When you do manage to banish these insects, it can leave your houseplant looking worse for wear, with drooping yellowing foliage and a lack of new growth.
