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Isabella

i just got a snake plant a d i saw a bug. i think it was a mealy bug but i’m not 100% sure. i put it outside away from other plant but i’m too afraid to touch/ look at it. any tips on getting rid of them

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  1. Riley

    Can you post a picture?

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    • Isabella

      i can’t find the bug. i just checked and i think it’s in like a tiny crevice cause i heard that they like to hide

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    • Riley

      Well, if you can’t find it, it’s probably not a mealybug since they don’t move

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  2. Nutshell

    Shower, pesticide, quarantine (1 to 2 weeks). That’s how I usually deal with any potential pest related problem I detect on my plants 🤣 No matter tiny the problem it might seem. My babies are clustering together the risk is just too high for me🥹

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  3. Sunny

    Dab it with a cotton swab covered in isopropyl alcohol when it comes out of the crevice to spread babies. Spray the crevices with insecticidal soap or diluted alcohol solution. Mealybugs multiply very quickly.

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