Here are some ways to control mealybugs on plants ¹ ² ³:
- Inspect plants for mealybugs before buying them
- Move infested plants outside where birds can control them naturally
- Dispose of fallen leaves that have eggs or mealybugs attached to them
- Remove mealybugs using tweezers if the infestation is small
- Use predatory insects like ladybird beetles to kill mealybugs
- Spray plants with fatty acids or plant oils
- Use neem oil to disrupt the feeding and reproductive cycles of mealybugs
- Prune the plant to remove mealybugs if the infestation is severe
- Use systemic insecticides if the plant is not edible
