No More Mealybugs On Your Plants: Here Are 8 Easy Fixes

No More Mealybugs On Your Plants: Here Are 8 Easy Fixes Mealybugs are small, white, oval-shaped, sap-sucking insects related to scale insects. The mealybug's coating has a white cottony appearance 1. Wash Mealybugs Away Dislodge the mealybugs with a steady stream of water using a handheld sprayer 2. Use Isopropyl Alcohol Soak a cotton ball with isopropyl rubbing alcohol and wipe the mealybugs off with the cotton ball, which kills them instantly 3. Spray With Insecticidal Soap Spray the soapy solution on all the plant parts, including the underside of the leaves, to get rid of the infestation 4. Use Neem Oil Spray the neem oil on the plants in the morning or evening, when beneficial insects are less active 5. Introduce Predatory Insects Lacebugs, parasitoid wasps, and Crypts, sometimes known as the "mealybug destroyer", all naturally kill mealybugs 6. Use Homemade Insect Spray Combine garlic, onion, and a teaspoon of cayenne pepper with water to create a paste. Strain and spray on affected areas. 7. Use Mealybug Traps Pheromone traps are an effective way to get rid of mealybugs; they work best on outdoor plants 8. Use Synthetic Chemical Pesticide Use chemical pesticides as a last resort and choose one formulated & approved for mealybugs