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title: "What kills mealy bugs on cactus"
description: "What kills mealy bugs on cactus"
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# What kills mealy bugs on cactus

_Posted by Holly on 2025-07-01_

What kills mealy bugs on cactus

## 1 comment

### Sunny commented on 2025-07-01

Ladybugs can clear them. Buy ladybugs online. Cover the plant to prevent the ladybugs from getting away. Try a mesh or organza bag to let in air and light while the ladybugs do their business.

The chemical approach is to dab each mealybug with a cotton swab dipped in isopropyl alcohol.🪴🍀

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