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title: "Just a reminder that mealybugs can actually hide inside the…"
description: "Just a reminder that mealybugs can actually hide inside the unbelievably small crevice between a leaf and the vine, and sometimes they don't make an appearance…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/46sbKsa-RgyFgv7yDz6N2w/eueGxPH6TVDrCD9Q2pQ62m"
community: "Planet Pothos"
author: "Petals n pothos"
published: "2025-04-28T22:06:33.591663Z"
language: "en"
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# Just a reminder that mealybugs can actually hide inside the…

_Posted by Petals n pothos on 2025-04-28_

Just a reminder that mealybugs can actually hide inside the unbelievably small crevice between a leaf and the vine, and sometimes they don't make an appearance for weeks or a even a month for two. Aria started out as four 10 inch leaves that I water propped. Cleaned them really well when I brought them in then saturated them with a neem oil mix. Everything was all good until new leaves started appearing. Now every new leaf that unfurls already has some friends hitching a ride inside. I HATE these things. They are soooooo hard to get rid of. I've done sprays, alcohol, been, washed the whole plant in insecticidal soap, everything. She's in water so Bonide isn't an option, although I hear they're generally resistant anyway. Anyone have a suggestion for treating these little a-holes systemically in a hydroponic setup?

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## 5 comments

### Camelia commented on 2025-04-28

Gosh I love that you included a meme haha. I haven’t seen any of mine come back.. I’m still spraying with soapy water every week. It’s been just over 2 months

### Jneyman commented on 2025-04-29

Following.

### NattyK commented on 2025-05-04

I had this problem and they quickly overtook my entire collection. I had to be incredibly diligent and scheduled about treating with neem on a regular basis. I would also wipe and I saw away with alcohol, rinse plant in water, spray with neem oil. 1x a week for as long as it took. So frustrating

### LadyTenorJD commented on 2025-05-19

I’ve yet to win a war with mealybugs. I wind up having to toss the plant. 🥺

### LadyTenorJD commented on 2025-05-19

The meme is hilarious! I have an entire list of creatures I firmly believe cropped up after the Flood! No way did they have ark tickets!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

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