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Dealing with Mealy Bugs in Soil? Try These Home Remedies!

bloommelody by bloommelody
2025-02-15
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Dealing with Mealy Bugs in Soil? Try These Home Remedies!
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Okay, here’s my blog post about dealing with mealybugs in soil, written from my personal experience and in a casual, conversational tone:

So, the other day I was repotting one of my favorite succulents, and guess what I found? Those dreaded mealybugs! Not just on the leaves, but down in the soil, too. Ugh. It’s like they’re multiplying overnight. I’ve battled these pests on leaves before, but finding them in the soil was a whole new level of annoying.

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My Mealybug Battle Plan

First things first, I took the plant out of its pot and gently removed as much of the old soil as I could. I tried to be careful not to damage the roots too much, but honestly, I was mostly focused on getting rid of those fuzzy white jerks.

Next, I rinsed the roots under running water. I used a gentle stream, and i keep my finger to rubbing gently, to make sure I was washing away any visible mealybugs and their eggs. It felt a bit like giving my plant a shower, a very necessary shower.

Then came the important step, I use my tools to clean the pot.I used the clear water to wash,and i used the 75% medical alcohol.I totally soaked the pot, inside and out, and let it sit for about ten minutes. I wanted to make sure those suckers were good and gone.

While the pot was soaking, I prepared some fresh, well-draining soil. I added a bit to the mix. I figured this would help prevent the mealybugs from coming back, since they don’t * sure the soil you use have the ability of well-draining.

Finally, I repotted my succulent in the clean pot with the fresh soil. I made sure the roots were nicely spread out and the plant was sitting at the right level.I did not water it right away. I usually wait a day or two after repotting before watering, just to let the roots settle in.

Keeping an Eye Out

Now, it’s all about observation. I’m checking my plant regularly, both the leaves and the soil surface, for any signs of those mealybugs returning. If I see even one, I’ll be ready with my trusty rubbing alcohol and a cotton swab to nip it in the bud (pun intended!).

It’s a bit of a process, but dealing with soil mealybugs is definitely doable. Don’t panic, just take action, and your plants will thank you for it!Keep fighting!

Dealing with Mealy Bugs in Soil? Try These Home Remedies!
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