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title: "I recently had a mealybug apocalypse and I can't tell if these webs…"
description: "I recently had a mealybug apocalypse and I can't tell if these webs are spider webs or mealybugs."
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Blooming Dawn"
published: "2025-06-22T18:30:22.029007Z"
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# I recently had a mealybug apocalypse and I can't tell if these webs…

_Blooming Dawn님이 2025-06-22에 게시함_

I recently had a mealybug apocalypse and I can't tell if these webs are spider webs or mealybugs.

![1개 중 1번째 첨부 파일](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/DCc6OsJa6V1DWVcFOZ6LxoOeiSqT3wnjfFxWhXIlg6Q/NfIeOpNOR9KkPvAUfQ7uUg.webp?size=large)

## 5개의 댓글

### Noble님이 2025-06-22에 댓글을 남겼어요.

If they're fuzzy then they are mealy bugs but if you see fine webbing and small dots, then they are spider mites. A microscope would also help determine for sure. To eliminate this infestation regardless of being mealy bugs or spider mites. I would wash the plant, then spray it with 16oz of water, 1 tbsp of pure neem oil, 1tbsp of isopropyl alcohol, a few drops of dawn dish soap or Dr. Bonners peppermint soap (I personally use both soaps)… then isolate this plant away from your other babies. You can spray down the plant every few days and let it drip dry or spray and wipe down the foliage and stems with a microfabric material.

#### Noble님이 2025-06-22에 답변했습니다.

I hope this helps 😅 and I wish you the best of luck!

#### Noble님이 2025-06-23에 답변했습니다.

I would also like to add, since this looks like a succulent its probably best to spray and wipe, or let drip dry near a fan, because moisture is not supposed to sit on succulent foliage.

### Blooming Dawn님이 2025-06-22에 댓글을 남겼어요.

Thank you so much!!

### Amy님이 2025-06-22에 댓글을 남겼어요.

Ugh! Those are the WORST! I have them, too. Such a nuisance. 😡

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