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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]"
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author: "PhiloFox"
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# okay so apparently my plants have mealy bugs, not thrips. does that…

_PhiloFoxさんが2025-06-06に投稿しました_

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件のコメント

### Adrianさんが2025-06-06にコメントしました

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さんが2025-06-06に返信しました

straight isopropyl or diluted?

#### Adrianさんが2025-06-06に返信しました

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

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