How to get rid of MEALYBUGS fast!

[@karenamalfi8551]

I never thought of checking my propagation tray, thank you. Great video.

[@FreePlantsForever]

So glad it could be helpful! I find mealybugs are a never ending problem… just have to try and stay on top of them!!

[@laurelh1799]

I like to use Safer's insecticidal soap as a spray. You will usually see the mealybugs turn the brownish color (dead) right away because of the surfactant that's in the spray and makes it more effective.

[@mikewiltshire9121]

The soap in Safers insecticidal soap is the surfactant. It breaks down the insect outer protective shell.

[@TheErvdoggie]

Just found your channel! Thanks for the quick tips on eradication of mealy bugs. With a mild dilution of isopropyl to distilled water, I think we'll get through the infestation pretty fast. Thanks!

[@FreePlantsForever]

Glad it could help. Best of luck!

[@faithnfibro4708]

Omgeez mealy bugs are the bane of my existence 😫 lol I honestly dislike the bejezus out of these things!!! I'm doing something at the moment but I'm going to make sure to come back and watch this!!

[@FreePlantsForever]

They're awful! They're pretty easy to deal with, but just have to stay on top of it. Best of luck!

[@kellycasperhanson4426]

Contrary to what most people say, male mealybugs CAN FLY after they pupate (like a butterfly). It makes them even more frustrating to deal with😫. The battle is never really over! Thank you 😀!

[@HiItsIrene]

Hello was wondering if you can tell me how to get rid of what I think is GNATS that are in the wet Soil in m Pots of Tomato and other Veggies. Thank you

[@FreePlantsForever]

Sounds like fungus gnats for sure. You might try mixing mosquito bits in and around the soil. I’ve also heard of making a solution that is 1 part hydrogen peroxide to 4 parts water, and saturate the soil. That should kill the larvae. Reapply once a week for about 4 weeks until the gnats are gone.

[@nunyabisnis1448]

You can also water from the bottom if you can or but about an inch of sand on top of the soil as the gnats larvae is what you don't want and they need wet soil to lay the eggs ,so if you let the soil dry out they will not survive ! And stickey fly traps work well also!

[@rickpeacock7505]

​@FreePlantsForever H2O2 Will kill your beneficial bacteria in The rizosphere definitely use in moderation

[@wearyandheavyladen23]

i see the white fuzzy stuff but i do not see the actual bug.. should i treat my plants anyway?

[@FreePlantsForever]

Yeah, I would, they can be teeny tiny, and the bigger they are, the more likely they're laying eggs🫣

[@Nclk619]

They cover themselves in the white cotton stuff, that's the colony, that's where the eggs are, they stop moving when they ready to hatch bazillions of eggs. So if you see the white stuff you have infestation already

[@wearyandheavyladen23]

@@Nclk619 oh wow.. i threw out two string of pearls earlier this year and 3 last year. i quit buying them from a certain greenhouse because i couldn’t figure out why they were so unhappy. once i realized it was a parasite problem i quit buying them. they’re nearly impossible to treat on sop. i treated them using so many things it got frustrating. if it’s no longer rewarding to have a plant in my house, it’s time to go.

[@alexboocrossing3269]

Holy freaking rambling… just tell me how to kill the damn things already 😅

[@normavasquez4277]

Once she gets to the information I need it’s good but that’s like 12 minutes in.

[@Nclk619]

😂 😂😂😂 welcome to KZbin

[@bettykeith8580]

Oh My Gosh I love the turtle plante I have been looking for string of pearls

[@macsan1234]

Hi I seem to have mealy bugs on my new tender leaves . Last two leaves were growing in a crumpled manner so i cut them off. What do I do with my tender sunset vine leaves? Also your method of using alcohol 70-% how much do i apply and beed it be mixed with water?

[@SkrawnCPT]

How is a 20min fast?? Get to the point lady!!

[@TheMooser]

I was thinking the same thing 😂

[@ashsherman]

Why are carnivorous insects native to the afea bad. Lady bugs are in most states in usa

[@heatherbaker8596]

To be honest my eyesight isn't good enough to tell the difference between the good bug and the mealy bug so I will probably remove both

[@FreePlantsForever]

I mean, that's fair! They're pretty similar looking.😅

Hi, what if my tree is directly in the sun. What do I do then?

[@judydawson806]

Apply at sunset

[@jfkajeh4043]

Thanks!

[@FreePlantsForever]

Welcome!

[@drottercat]

What's wrong with using "carnivorous insects" like ladybugs?

[@FreePlantsForever]

There are many reasons not to use ladybugs, first, they're ineffective, but even worse, they are harvested from the wild, which has been decimating their numbers and has allowed for competition from Asian Ladybug (an invasive species). They are also usually collected during hibernation and refrigerated, but are migratory - which means they will eat a few aphids then go back to wherever they came from. They may also bring with them ladybug parasites that are transferred to our local population.

[@janneemorley2707]

Good information, but way too long, just the details are needed.

[@newt9095]

The males actually do fly

[@kamrynelise6384]

okay so basically I just need to burn all my plants right now and possibly my house down?? Bc I’m terrified of the ones that are literally just sitting. This is horrible lol

[@PennyShannon-xb7pm]

Get on with it..too much dribble

[@FreePlantsForever]

Depends on the plant, if it's the same money plant that I'm familiar with, it needs more than a leaf to propagate, but can grow from a node in water. But if it's a succulent like a graptoveria or echeveria it can grow from just a leaf kept relatively dry and out of direct sunlight. Hope that helps!