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title: "okay so apparently my plants have mealy bugs, not thrips. does that…"
description: "okay so apparently my plants have mealy bugs, not thrips. does that make a difference in treatment?? [pic of fave plant for plant tax]"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/kR9FK1Cqn0GMMnfGDGJq7H"
community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "PhiloFox"
published: "2025-06-06T13:11:28.859231Z"
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# okay so apparently my plants have mealy bugs, not thrips. does that…

_Posted by PhiloFox on 2025-06-06_

okay so apparently my plants have mealy bugs, not thrips. does that make a difference in treatment?? \[pic of fave plant for plant tax\]

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## 3 comments

### Adrian commented on 2025-06-06

Mealybugs can be treated with isopropyl/rubbing alcohol on a q-tip. Avoid touching the soil with the alcohol, and simply place the q-tip right onto the bug to get it off the plant.

Thrips, on the other hand, might be better treated with insecticidal soap. Hope this helps.

#### PhiloFox replied on 2025-06-06

straight isopropyl or diluted?

#### Adrian replied on 2025-06-06

Straight isopropyl. It should be fine not diluted since you’re only soaking enough for a q-tip.

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