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title: "I've been having trouble with mealy worms. I get one plant under…"
description: "I've been having trouble with mealy worms. I get one plant under control and then it pops up on another. Some plants seem to not mind but they are a real…"
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published: "2023-06-01T00:50:58.487Z"
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# I've been having trouble with mealy worms. I get one plant under…

_Geplaatst door PlantZaddy op 2023-06-01_

I've been having trouble with mealy worms. I get one plant under control and then it pops up on another. Some plants seem to not mind but they are a real nuisance. Any tips? I've used Neem oil and some insecticide pellets.

## 2 reacties

### MeasomerPi reageerde op 2023-06-01

I’ve had good luck with alcohol on a cotton swab. You can really get in tight spots that way.

I would also quarantine plants with the little beggars. They can spread rapidly to neighbors.

### Danika reageerde op 2023-06-01

4 Cups water  
1/8 Cup peppermint soap  
1/8 Cup tea tree soap  
1/2 Cup rubbing alcohol  
1-1/2 Tsp hydrogen peroxide

Spray all part of plant over under and soil. Zero harm to any plant, and will kill all bugs \& eggs unlike neem oil.

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