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title: "The second wave of mealybugs appeared after the first attempt to…"
description: "The second wave of mealybugs appeared after the first attempt to eradicate the infestation two weeks ago on my Hoya Krimson Queen. They brought spider mite…"
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author: "Sunny"
published: "2024-07-20T14:32:07.69254Z"
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# The second wave of mealybugs appeared after the first attempt to…

_Sunny님이 2024-07-20에 게시함_

The second wave of mealybugs appeared after the first attempt to eradicate the infestation two weeks ago on my Hoya Krimson Queen. They brought spider mite friends this week. I used Dawn spray foam dishwashing detergent because it is sticky and acts like a car wash completely covering all areas including the crevices where spider mites like to nest.

The teaching moment is some insects may live and continue to spread especially if their eggs hatch after the first insecticidal treatment. You have to regularly inspect your plants.

![3개 중 1번째 첨부 파일](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/wefqOljjhEOiS9LRzOB1-QhxkVJiB4A5DGumXhnNrhs/7vES3BXcT6G0Ysft2vS7Aw.webp?size=large)

![3개 중 2번째 첨부 파일](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/wefqOljjhEOiS9LRzOB1-QhxkVJiB4A5DGumXhnNrhs/H31whuLpTuicRPqQzKAtUw.webp?size=large)

![3개 중 3번째 첨부 파일](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/wefqOljjhEOiS9LRzOB1-QhxkVJiB4A5DGumXhnNrhs/taVyTKcJTJKoMSPOWkrCVQ.webp?size=large)

## 5개의 댓글

### Alyssa님이 2024-07-20에 댓글을 남겼어요.

Ugh, yeah they always rear their ugly heads right as you breathe a sigh of relief

### Amie206님이 2024-07-20에 댓글을 남겼어요.

I always add systemic granules into the soil too. I know some people like to avoid chemicals, but it’s the one thing that I think has kept my plants pest free after a MAJOR infestation of thrips last fall

#### Sunny님이 2024-07-20에 답변했습니다.

My plants live outside for 9 months of the year. They will never be pest free. I try to keep major outbreaks to a minimum. I try to avoid heavy pesticides especially ones that can attack my lungs including systemic ones. I would trash the plant first. I tossed a Zebrina because of repeated spider mites infestations.

#### Amie206님이 2024-07-20에 답변했습니다.

I wish I lived in a climate where my plants could be outdoors for more than 1/2 the year! It’s basically opposite for me. 😬

#### Sunny님이 2024-07-20에 답변했습니다.

I understand.

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