How to Get Rid of Mealybugs FAST ✅ Safe & Easy Method for Houseplants
Are mealybugs attacking your houseplants? Don’t worry! In this video, I’ll show you how to get rid of mealybugs fast using a safe, easy, and chemical-free method. Mealybugs are tiny, sap-sucking pests that multiply quickly and can spread from plant to plant. If left untreated, they can weaken your plant, causing yellowing leaves, stunted growth, and even plant death.
🚨 In this video, you’ll learn:
✔ What mealybugs are and where they hide
✔ How to prepare a DIY mealybug spray using 91% rubbing alcohol and water
✔ Step-by-step instructions to completely remove mealybugs from plants
✔ The best way to wash and treat your plant safely
✔ When to repot your plant if the infestation is severe
✔ How to prevent mealybugs from coming back and keep your plants pest-free
💡 DIY Mealybug Spray Recipe:
🔹 91% rubbing alcohol + water (50-50 ratio)
🔹 If using 71% alcohol, apply undiluted or mix 3 parts alcohol to 1 part water
🌿 Common Houseplants Affected by Mealybugs:
Succulents and cacti (Crassula, Aloe, Echeveria)
Aroids (Monstera, Philodendron, Anthurium)
Ficus plants (Fiddle Leaf Fig, Rubber Plant)
Palms (Areca Palm, Parlor Palm)
Dracaena, Yucca, Hoya, Orchids
🔄 Treatment Schedule:
✅ Spray the plant thoroughly (cover leaves, stems, joints, and soil)
✅ Let sit for 15 minutes
✅ Rinse the plant to remove dead mealybugs
✅ Allow it to dry completely
✅ Repeat after 5 days to eliminate hidden eggs
🔎 How to Prevent Mealybugs from Coming Back:
✔ Inspect new plants before bringing them home
✔ Quarantine new plants for 2 weeks
✔ Regularly clean leaves with a damp cloth or neem oil
✔ Avoid overwatering and overfertilizing to keep plants strong
✔ Check for pests weekly on stems, joints, and undersides of leaves
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