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Flicka

Gardening feeds my soul. I live in Northeast Ohio in zone 6-6b. I’m loving this app. 💐🌺🌾🥀🌻🌸

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis

  • Season Icon Early SpringEarly Spring 2020
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  • Season Icon Early SpringEarly Spring 2020
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Flicka

When I brought this in last fall I was sure it was insect free. I had regularly used a soapy water spray on it all summer. When started getting new leaves I started finding The green mealybugs on it and have been combating them all winter long. Can anyone give me some suggestions on how to rid them of it? I’ve use the soapy water spray I’ve used Neem oil , end all spray and regularly clean them off with alcohol when I see them.

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lesliecole49

All I can find for battling mealy bugs is what you've been doing. Sometimes it takes months. Be sure to check the plant stem and pot rim just below the soil line, the entire pot and saucer that it's in also. The bottom of pot and saucer too. A regular spray of rubbing alcohol and of course, as we're all dealing with now, quarantine. Good luck

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Flicka

@lesliecole49 thank you At least this gives me a few more ideas places to check

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