hoya how to propagate and mealybugs, best way to control

I inherited a hoya from a friend; don't know what kind, except that it is sending out long vines and blooms with little waxy flowers with red center; very fragrant.

tends to get mealybug, though. is swabbing with alcohol the best way to control?
should i give it a bath in water with a bit of Ivory soap, then rinse?

and how can I propagate? just take a cutting from a vine, dab it in Rootone and stick in compost?
or should I root it first in water? (which is harder on the plant, right, to switch from water to soil?

Any help appreciated. Thanks!

I have found the best way to control mealy bugs, besides the alcohol, is Neem oil. After about 4 applications the little crawlies are eradicated.

They root well in soil, or perlite.

This here is an excellent thread on rooting cuttings.
http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/t/726979/

And be sure to check out our Hoya forum here:
http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/f/hoya/all/