how to get rid of mealy bugs

Watch our detailed video about how to get rid of Mealybugs on indoor plants.

If you notice that your plant looks like it is covered with snow or leaves have some white spots, your plant is under the attack of Mealybugs .

How To Get Rid Of Mealybugs

No need to panic, we know the way how to get rid of these fluffy visitors.

Inspect all your plants regularly to ensure early detection. It's far easier to get rid of a small mealybugs infestation than to eradicate a full-blown attack but you should definitely try 😀

Isolate the infected plants from the rest of the plants. If you touch or treat this plant, make sure to wash your hands before touching any other plants.

Light to moderate mealybugs infestation can be easily and successfully treated.
Heavy mealybugs infestation is much harder to control and it puts all other plants at very high risk. We would recommend considering discarding a heavily infested plant, replacing it with a new one, and getting a fresh start.

FOR MEALYBUGS TREATMENT YOU WILL NEED:

Gloves
70% rubbing alcohol
Dawn dish soap
Cotton balls
Cotton swabs
Spray bottle
Bowl or watering can
Water

MEALYBUGS TREATMENT

Step 1

Dip cotton balls and swabs in alcohol and remove all visible mealybugs. Use balls to clean the leaves and swabs to clean inside the gaps.

Step 2

Mix 1 cup of rubbing alcohol with few drops of Dawn dish soap and 1 quart (32oz) of water. Pour the solution in the spray bottle.

Step 3

Spray the whole plant, not only where mealybugs are visible. Spray leaves well, top, and under and stems.

Repeat the treatment once or twice a week until the issue is gone.

NOTE

Make sure to cover the surface on which you are treating the plant to avoid any damage to furniture and/or floor.
Don't forget to wash your hands and tools after you work on any plant with an issue before touching other plants.

Green Luck To You!!!

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