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title: "First occurrence of mealy bugs on beloved Violets. Any tips? Rinsed…"
description: "First occurrence of mealy bugs on beloved Violets. Any tips? Rinsed them off. Planta suggests insecticide. Any recommendations?"
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author: "Anne"
published: "2026-03-17T15:45:00.336687Z"
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# First occurrence of mealy bugs on beloved Violets. Any tips? Rinsed…

_Posted by Anne on 2026-03-17_

First occurrence of mealy bugs on beloved Violets. Any tips? Rinsed them off. Planta suggests insecticide. Any recommendations?

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## 6 comments

### Krissy commented on 2026-03-17

Captain jacks products work really well. And I also will spray the soil with 50% alcohol every few days

#### Anne replied on 2026-03-17

Thanks!

### Rosina commented on 2026-03-17

My mother and I are both constantly battling mealybugs! Tons of people recommend the Bonide Systemic but we can’t get it in California or Nevada. I use rubbing alcohol and water to spray the plants. I’ve been bad about neem oil because I can’t stand the smell but there are some with essential oils to smell better so am trying that too.

#### Anne replied on 2026-03-17

Thank you!

### Belle commented on 2026-03-19

I use Bonide Systemic every two months!!

#### Anne replied on 2026-03-19

Thanks!

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