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title: "any recommendations on how to get rid of mealy bugs fast? my coworker…"
description: "any recommendations on how to get rid of mealy bugs fast? my coworker overwatered my plants while i was gone and now my aloe has them 😢"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "lo"
published: "2023-06-12T12:52:27.804Z"
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# any recommendations on how to get rid of mealy bugs fast? my coworker…

_Geplaatst door lo op 2023-06-12_

any recommendations on how to get rid of mealy bugs fast? my coworker overwatered my plants while i was gone and now my aloe has them 😢

## 5 reacties

### Chloe reageerde op 2023-06-12

I’ve heard spritzing them with diluted alcohol kills the bugs and then you can treat the plan with neem oil

### Fern \<3 reageerde op 2023-06-12

I have a book that says: “Remove small infestations of leaves and stems by dabbing them with a cotton swab soaked in methylated spirits (don’t know what those are) followed by an insecticidal spray (wear a mask for this). Severe infestations stunt the plant’s growth, so use an insecticide or a biological control in summer and remove all traces of the wooly material.” Good luck!

#### lo antwoordde op 2023-06-12

thank you sm ♡ !!

### iambijoux reageerde op 2023-06-12

You can swipe them off with pure alcohol on a swab and then treat biweekly based on how bad the infestation is. For hardier plants, you can spray directly with diluted isopropyl alcohol. I would also spay down with neem oil, following the directions on the bottle.

### Danika reageerde op 2023-06-12

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