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title: "Hi all my lovely bird’s paradise is infested with mealy bugs. I got…"
description: "Hi all my lovely bird’s paradise is infested with mealy bugs. I got rid of them a few with ago with 70% rubbing alcohol on the mature bugs then washed down my…"
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author: "alliecap"
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# Hi all my lovely bird’s paradise is infested with mealy bugs. I got…

_Geplaatst door alliecap op 2024-01-15_

Hi all my lovely bird’s paradise is infested with mealy bugs. I got rid of them a few with ago with 70% rubbing alcohol on the mature bugs then washed down my plant in the shower. They’re back though! How can I get rid of them for good? I just washed down the plant again and sprayed it with neem oil. Any feedback helps 💚💚

## 2 reacties

### PlantLady reageerde op 2024-01-15

Systemic granules by bonide are a good preventative step. Not sure how effective they are with pre-existing infestations though

#### alliecap antwoordde op 2024-01-16

Thank you!!

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