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title: "Picture just for attention grabbing!! Looking for tips to get rid of…"
description: "Picture just for attention grabbing!! Looking for tips to get rid of mealy bugs on a pinstripe Calathea. I’ve isolated the plant but that’s it so far. I’ve…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/656f38f4e0d2951654ecb1e9"
community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Julianna R"
published: "2023-12-05T14:51:32.741Z"
language: "en"
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# Picture just for attention grabbing!! Looking for tips to get rid of…

_Posted by Julianna R on 2023-12-05_

Picture just for attention grabbing!!

Looking for tips to get rid of mealy bugs on a pinstripe Calathea. I’ve isolated the plant but that’s it so far. I’ve only seen a few and would love to get rid of them before I feel like I need to sacrifice the entire plant. Please help!!

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## 2 comments

### tree muncher 27 ★ commented on 2023-12-05

Neem oil and captain jack’s bug spray both work great for me. Isopropyl alcohol on a q-tip will also kill the bugs on contact.

### Mason commented on 2023-12-06

I use alcohol and systemic granules

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