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title: "Is this what mealybugs look like? Assuming yes, what’s the best way…"
description: "Is this what mealybugs look like? Assuming yes, what’s the best way to get rid of them?"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "The Mar Vistan"
published: "2024-06-12T14:30:45.468089Z"
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# Is this what mealybugs look like? Assuming yes, what’s the best way…

_Posted by The Mar Vistan on 2024-06-12_

Is this what mealybugs look like?

Assuming yes, what’s the best way to get rid of them?

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## 2 comments

### Plants\&Pets 🌱🐱🐶 commented on 2024-06-12

It looks like it. I spray mine with undiluted 70% isopropyl alcohol, they die instantly. Then I give the plant a rinse under water to get the alcohol off just so the leaves don’t burn. If you don’t want to spray it directly you can dip a q-tip in the alcohol and dab the white spots. They like to hide under leaves and in every nook and cranny so give your plant a good look over. They also spread to nearby plants. Good luck!

### plant addiction commented on 2024-06-12

Any bug spray should work, i prefer these sprays than a homemade one. Make sure to read the label to see if it will target the specific bug, for example some sprays kill spider mites, but some don’t.

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