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title: "Mealybugs? I've never had them this sever ☹️"
description: "Mealybugs? I've never had them this sever ☹️"
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author: "NicTheBucket"
published: "2025-11-26T08:49:41.019407Z"
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# Mealybugs? I've never had them this sever ☹️

_Posted by NicTheBucket on 2025-11-26_

Mealybugs? I've never had them this sever ☹️

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## 3 comments

### Alocasia addict commented on 2025-11-26

Doesn’t look like any mealy bugs I’ve had before. I’d probably wipe off with water and 50% alcohol solution.

### 🌺 Thai Jade 🌺 commented on 2025-11-26

Mealy bugs look kind of like isopods wearing white fluffy fur coats.

If you’re referring to the black pest looking insects, it could be a couple of different things. Common fungus gnats or thrips. The attached photo is of thrips on house plants from the Missouri botanical garden website.

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### Sunny commented on 2025-11-26

I’m not sure what it is. Mealybugs are furry and leave white furry deposits. I would treat with insecticidal soap after spraying as much off as possible with a garden hose or shower spray if they have legs. Repeat treatment each week until they are all gone. 🪴🍀

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