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title: "I have mealy bugs and about well a long long time and they’re still…"
description: "I have mealy bugs and about well a long long time and they’re still here I have rubbing alcohol and neam oil and they’re still not going away"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "GARDEN GIRL"
published: "2025-06-06T21:12:39.749087Z"
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# I have mealy bugs and about well a long long time and they’re still…

_Posted by GARDEN GIRL on 2025-06-06_

I have mealy bugs and about well a long long time and they’re still here I have rubbing alcohol and neam oil and they’re still not going away

## 4 comments

### Yolanda commented on 2025-06-06

Try systemic granules in your soil. Did you repot all plants in fresh soil and wipe down your pots really good

### Phil commented on 2025-06-07

I have dealt with them a few times. My procedure is doing the alcohol/swab thing, and the spraying with insecticidal soap. Check nearby plants. Spray the mealy bug plant every 5 to 7 days for about two months. I have been using systemic granules for several months now and have not had any mealy bugs.

### Pandora\_Knew commented on 2025-06-07

Diatomaceous earth saved my plants and killed all the mealy bugs

### GARDEN GIRL commented on 2025-06-09

Thank you ☺️

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