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Debsroots Northwest, MO(Zone 5a) Aug 24, 2008

How can I get rid of mealy bugs?

I had some on my greenhouse plants early spring, and tried to get rid of them. Now my outdoor plants have tons of mealy bugs on them, and I want to be able to take some of them inside for the winter. How do i get rid of them, and what can I use to control them in the greenhouse, besides using a Q-tip dipped in alcohol.

Thanks

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WNYwillieB Buffalo, NY(Zone 6a) Aug 24, 2008

Wash 'em off and spray with an insecticidal soap? I have birds in the greenhouse and won't use anything stronger than that (and isopropyl).

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Debsroots Northwest, MO(Zone 5a) Aug 24, 2008

I've tried the insecticidal soap...and it doesn't keep them down. There are way to many to wash them off.

Any other ideas???

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Eggs_Zachtly Washington, MO(Zone 6a) Aug 24, 2008

A systemic insecticide, and Neem.

That combo usually does the trick, here.

HTH,
Eggs

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WNYwillieB Buffalo, NY(Zone 6a) Aug 24, 2008

yeah .... sounds like you will definitely need to go systemic.

Never used Neem, but only hear good things about it.

I find that I need to use the insecticidal soap regularly to keep the bugs at bay.

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Debsroots Northwest, MO(Zone 5a) Aug 24, 2008

What is a good easy to find over the counter systemic I could use?

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Eggs_Zachtly Washington, MO(Zone 6a) Aug 24, 2008

Look for the active ingredient, imidacloprid.

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