Re: Mealy Bugs

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Posted by Randi on August 06, 2003 at 07:09:58:

In Reply to: Mealy Bugs posted by Sharon on August 05, 2003 at 11:32:31:

: Hi..most of the mealy bugs I have encountered have been on my buds, blooms, or under leaves. I have found it easy to dip a q-tip in an insecticidal plant soap and touch the bugs individually. The bug sticks to the q-tip for easy clean up. Then I spray the base of the plant and roots with the soap aswell. I am unsure if it's safe to dip your whole plant, but i'd advise you not to especially if you have buds/blooms. Hope this helps somewhat.

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: : Hi..most of the mealy bugs I have encountered have been on my buds, blooms, or under leaves.  I have found it easy to dip a q-tip in an insecticidal plant soap and touch the bugs individually.  The bug sticks to the q-tip for easy clean up.  Then I spray the base of the plant and roots with the soap aswell. I am unsure if it's safe to dip your whole plant, but i'd advise you not to especially if you have buds/blooms.  Hope this helps somewhat.



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