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title: "Grandma took care of my plants while I was away and I noticed this on…"
description: "Grandma took care of my plants while I was away and I noticed this on it, what should I do? Should I just toss the plant out? What about my other plants?"
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author: "Violette"
published: "2024-07-13T15:00:09.969552Z"
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# Grandma took care of my plants while I was away and I noticed this on…

_Publicado por Violette el 2024-07-13_

Grandma took care of my plants while I was away and I noticed this on it, what should I do?  
Should I just toss the plant out?  
What about my other plants?

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## 11 comentarios

### Bri comentó el 2024-07-13

Looks like mealy bugs ? I’m sure there is treatment if you want to keep the plant

### eatyacarbs comentó el 2024-07-13

oooof definitely mealys. i would throw it away if you’re not attached — otherwise it will be at least a few treatments and isolation for a few weeks, but if you’re up for that challenge you can do it!!

#### Violette respondió el 2024-07-13

Yeah, I threw it out. Didn’t want to bother with it  
Should I check my other plants? My grandma returned them in boxes so I’m afraid that others might have something too :/

#### eatyacarbs respondió el 2024-07-13

definitely check the others veryyy carefully

#### eatyacarbs respondió el 2024-07-13

you can spot treat with qtips and rubbing alcohol/dish soap/water mix — spray with neem oil

### Kirsten comentó el 2024-07-13

I’ve been using insecticidal soap on a big jade plant if that’s something you’re comfortable with, and it’s been working really well

#### Violette respondió el 2024-07-13

Does it prevent them?

#### Kirsten respondió el 2024-07-13

That’s a good question. I didn’t find very clear info doing a quick google search. I’ve tried a lot of different options in the past though and recently tried the insecticidal soap last week and my small infestation was almost gone after the first application. I found a decent amount of dead ones too when I went to apply again this week.

#### Violette respondió el 2024-07-13

What’s the name of the soap?

#### Kirsten respondió el 2024-07-13

Bought it in store at Lowe’s, but Amazon carries it too!

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### Sunny comentó el 2024-07-13

I would submerge it in Dawn dishwater for 15 minutes to kill off everything including anything in the soil. Then, rinse plant and soil in clean water. Isolate the plant. I would repeat a week later.

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