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title: "I have a few plants in quarantine after being treated for mealy bugs.…"
description: "I have a few plants in quarantine after being treated for mealy bugs. How long should I wait to put them back?"
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author: "MummaDeb"
published: "2024-07-12T08:18:11.051802Z"
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# I have a few plants in quarantine after being treated for mealy bugs.…

_Posted by MummaDeb on 2024-07-12_

I have a few plants in quarantine after being treated for mealy bugs. How long should I wait to put them back?

## 4 comments

### eatyacarbs commented on 2024-07-12

I’d wait a couple weeks, checking regularly, until you’re sure they’re gone for good

#### MummaDeb replied on 2024-07-12

Thanks 👍🏼

### Madison commented on 2024-07-12

I’ve heard 2 weeks.

#### MummaDeb replied on 2024-07-12

Thanks 👍🏼

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