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Author Garden: Mealy bugs on my palm tree help!!! TxWildflower Dream Gardener Member # 822 posted                       Help!!!!!!!! I just found mealy bugs on my palm tree i have inside the house..What can i spray on it to get these nasty things off it? Without hurting my plant?? Is there anyone that can help me out? Appreciate any help.. Thanks... * * * * Plants: 270 | From: TX | Registered: Apr 2003  |  Seeded: 205.188.208.104 catlover The Cheetah! Member # 654 posted                       TxWildflower, There are chemicals you can use I believe it is Malathion (check the label to be sure) but for cases that are not real bad I use over the counter rubbing alcohol. Label a bottle for plant use only and dip a cotton swab in bottle and dip onto the nasty little buggers. Have to get deep within the cracks and joints. Keep an eye on the plant weekly to do repeated applications. I like the effectiveness of Malathion but it really smells when applied. Interested in what others have to say. Keep us updated, catlover Karen * * * * Plants: 7129 | From: California | Registered: Mar 2003  |  Seeded: 68.66.244.106 floweraddict Super Gardener Member # 447 posted                       They also sell some ready mix insect spray for house plants at Home Depot, Lowes,etc. Comes in plastic spray bottle with spray trigger.Runs $3-$4. The bottle i have says it will kill mealybugs. Gardendreamer03@aol.com * * * * Bob Plants: 640 | From: in my garden | Registered: Jan 2003  |  Seeded: 205.188.208.104 TxWildflower Dream Gardener Member # 822 posted                       Karen, Thanks so much for your reply..My palm tree is pretty big. I also have ivy planted under the palm in same pot..I have notice most the mealybug at the base of the plant. Thers some on the upper part too.So it might take awhile to try to get them all with alcohol..But I will keep that in mind ..Thanks so much for your reply..I kinda new at this.. * * * * Plants: 270 | From: TX | Registered: Apr 2003  |  Seeded: 205.188.208.104 TxWildflower Dream Gardener Member # 822 posted                       Bob, Thanks for the info..I stopped by WALLY MART..(WALMART ) Found this spray called Garden Safe (Insecticidal soap) indoor outdoor .So this evening going to take the plant outside spray it..Hope it don't kill it..If so you all gona see some Texas size tears.. lol Thanks again for your reply.. * * * * Plants: 270 | From: TX | Registered: Apr 2003  |  Seeded: 205.188.208.104 weed woman Garden Helper Member # 869 posted                    You say most are at the base. I guess they may be coming from the ground then? Anyway I use citronella oil. I mix it with a little water and spray only at the base of the tree. NOT ON THE LEAVES it is too strong for leaves. Most bugs hate this stuff. I hope that you keep a good tree. Blessings to you, Thea Plants: 28 | From: PA | Registered: May 2003  |  Seeded: 152.163.252.99 TxWildflower Dream Gardener Member # 822 posted                       Thanks so much for all the help..My palm tree looking much better now..I found a spray to use on it...Thanks a bunch you have been lots help.......Carol * * * * Plants: 270 | From: TX | Registered: Apr 2003  |  Seeded: 64.12.96.70

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