No More Mealybugs On Your Plants: Here Are 8 Easy Fixes

Mealybugs are small, white, oval-shaped, sap-sucking insects related to scale insects. The mealybug's coating has a white cottony appearance

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Dislodge the mealybugs with a steady stream of water using a handheld sprayer

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Soak a cotton ball with isopropyl rubbing alcohol and wipe the mealybugs off with the cotton ball, which kills them instantly

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Spray the soapy solution on all the plant parts, including the underside of the leaves, to get rid of the infestation

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Spray the neem oil on the plants in the morning or evening, when beneficial insects are less active

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Lacebugs, parasitoid wasps, and Crypts, sometimes known as the "mealybug destroyer", all naturally kill mealybugs

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Combine garlic, onion, and a teaspoon of cayenne pepper with water to create a paste. Strain and spray on affected areas.

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Pheromone traps are an effective way to get rid of mealybugs; they work best on outdoor plants

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Use chemical pesticides as a last resort and choose one formulated & approved for mealybugs

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