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title: "I haven’t seen these before. Any idea?"
description: "I haven’t seen these before. Any idea?"
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published: "2026-08-21T12:31:34.300399Z"
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# I haven’t seen these before. Any idea?

_Posted by Hijo del Planto on 2026-08-21_

I haven’t seen these before. Any idea?

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## 7 comments

### Z commented on 2026-08-21

Definitely a mite

### JesterOne commented on 2026-08-21

Mealy bug possibly. Does the plant seem to have areas that look wet/sticky, and maybe fuzzy cotton like residue in the crevices of the plant?

#### Hijo del Planto replied on 2026-08-21

Nothing wet or sticky, but definitely some fuzz.

#### JesterOne replied on 2026-08-21

Definitely mealy bugs. Please see Mugsy’s comment for treatment. What they explain is how I’ve treated and the only way I know of treating mealy bugs

#### JR replied on 2026-08-21

Mealy bugs look like they have a little tail. Could actually be cute if they weren’t harmful to the plants

### Mugsy commented on 2026-08-21

Definitely mealy bugs. Planta has a treatment plan for this. I would hose down the plant, take a Q-tip dipped in 70% isopropyl alcohol and physically kill and remove any of the bugs you see, and then spray down the plant with isopropyl alcohol or your preferred insecticidal soap/spray. I would check any plants that are around it as part of preventative, treat those plants as well and wipe down the pot and area in which the plant was sitting. I would monitor the plant weekly and if you see any reoccurrence, repeat the treatment. You got this!

### vicky \<3 commented on 2026-08-21

mealybug

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