How to Get Rid of Mealybugs on Houseplants
You go to water your plant and notice white fluffy clusters tucked into the joints where leaves meet the stem. It looks like lint, or maybe a bit of mold. That is not mold. Those are mealybugs, and knowing how to get rid of mealybugs before they spread is the most important thing you can do in the next ten minutes. Mealybugs are small, sap-sucking insects that cover themselves in a waxy white coating, hide in the softest parts of your plant, and reproduce fast enough that a handful of bugs can become a full infestation within two to three weeks. The good news: they respond well to treatment if you catch them early and stay consistent. This guide walks you through how to identify them with certainty, eliminate them step by step, and keep them from reaching the rest of your collection. ...