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title: "How do I kill the little white bugs on my mint? 😀"
description: "How do I kill the little white bugs on my mint? 😀"
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author: "Mr Plant Guy"
published: "2024-06-06T06:46:30.318767Z"
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# How do I kill the little white bugs on my mint? 😀

_Posted by Mr Plant Guy on 2024-06-06_

How do I kill the little white bugs on my mint? 😀

## 4 comments

### Miranda commented on 2024-06-06

Are they mealy bugs, white and fluffy? I’m also struggling with this. I have been using neem oil and other sprays and so far it works for a time but they keep coming back

#### Mairead replied on 2024-06-06

I use an alcohol like hand sanitizer just dab them with a cotton bud and they should turn brown and die then just wipe away

#### Miranda replied on 2024-06-06

Good tip!! I hate them so much!

### send\_nodes commented on 2024-06-06

I use a spray bottle with 1 part isopropyl alcohol, 5 parts water, and a drop of dish soap

Spray on/under leaves, then use a brush or paper towel to spread it across the leaf and stem.

It gets rid of mealy bugs, thrips, spider mites.. probably other stuff too lol

Repeat once a week until the pests are gone

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