How to get rid of Mealy Bugs

[@lana8656]

I love how you show the current moment, detail what you do and the eventual outcome over time all in one video! Thanks so much :)

[@GrowingSucculentswithLizK]

You are so welcome La na and thanks for watching.

[@vandabeharry170]

Love the beginning of the video 😂it sound so terrifying like it’s a horror movie we’re about to watch 🤣🤣

[@GrowingSucculentswithLizK]

Glad you enjoyed it.

[@lettyrodrz9940]

😂😂😂😂

[@julieleclair2737]

Always nice watching someone else take apart a perfectly beautiful succulent ☺ I treat mine with Isopropyl alcohol the same way you do. I never heard of Methylated Spirit until now. Love your videos

[@GrowingSucculentswithLizK]

Thanks Julie.

[@pennylane9155]

Liz, another step further i follow if i have had a pot heavily infested with mealy bug where it completely destroys a plant and others in the pot are effected, i tip the whole lot out and inspect the soil. Most times i have found the soil also infested with mealy bug. Then i bag up the whole soil and roots from the pot and throw it out. Then I sterilize the pot before using it again before adding fresh soil and plants.

[@GrowingSucculentswithLizK]

Good tip Pat. Thanks!

[@WigantX]

I'd add sterilizing the soil itself before throwing it away. You fill a cooking pot with water, you place your mealybug infested pot + soil + whatever left from the plant, and let it boil for 10 minutes (actually you don't need to get to 100°C [212°F], 60°C [140°F] will do as fine, but 20-30 minutes instead). That way you get everything sterilized, and avoid spreading the plague by accident. For the survivors, I make a mix of water and soap, and I wash them in a bowl, every 5 to 7 days. Depending on how infested they were, I'd keep the treatment up to a month. I still don't get the loving mealybugs part though hahaha

[@GrowingSucculentswithLizK]

@@WigantX Thanks for the detailed info. I have a lot of BEAUTIFUL HYBRIDS/MONSTROSE/VARIEGATED/CRESTED succulents that came out of mealy bug infestation in my first year of growing them. I hardly get them now so when I do see some, I would leave them to suck on my succulents for a few days before getting rid of them. LOL

[@florenciacayanan2924]

While watching and hear you narrates it is very clear you're really mommy to your hundreds of succulents. New subscriber from Philippines. 💗

[@GrowingSucculentswithLizK]

Thanks for subbing!

[@jenXMAGA]

GOOD GOD LIZ! 🤣. Found some "cottonie boogie" on my plant, and I screamed, ran for every cure I have. First, 70% iso alc. I drown the plant........ And out popped a poor lil sweet baby jumping spider 😳🥺. So, I screamed again, grabbed the water sprayer, and cleaned out Ms. Jumpies air holes, mouth, kiester, and prayed CPR thoughts......... It worked, she's got brain damage, like me, now, but her tiny egg case...... Oh. Nope. 🥺 I kilt em. All. But, on the bright side, no mealies! 🤣

[@GrowingSucculentswithLizK]

Thanks very much Jen. I'm laughing my hearts out. You're too funny. Glad you got rid of the little bugger and thank goodness for no mealies.😅🤣🤗

[@susanlisson7066]

Thanks Liz, another helpful video. Ugh the dreaded mealy bugs ruined my Red Pagodas because I couldn’t see them until it was too late and they ended up spreading to a few other of succulents but I used Neem oil spray ( mixed with a little dish soap to emulsify it ) just once and it worked really well. Never heard of the methylated spirit one but will try it out if I ever see those horrid little cute, white fluffy things again. The shapes of some succulents makes it so hard to spot them sometimes especially when I’m not wearing my glasses. 🤓 lol

[@saowaneej2095]

I have the same problem with this plant. Do you think that will be a good idea to spray with Alcohol? My plant's roots are black, I had pull it out from the pot. Do I still can use the same soil in this pot to plant another succulents? Need your advice please.🙏

[@susanlisson7066]

@@saowaneej2095 Yes I’d treat it with alcohol but don’t reuse the same soil as it will most probably contain more mealy bugs.

[@saowaneej2095]

@@susanlisson7066 Thank you. How about I spray Alcohol to my old soil too?

[@Ok-dw4gz]

I love your intro Maam Lizk it seems you are telling stories from Disney 😊😂love it!👍👍👏🏻👏🏻

[@siewleanchoong8625]

No...don't want any of them 😄 Thank you for sharing how to handle them. Happy for your successful propagation!

[@mimakate]

Oh my god oh my god oh my god! I can’t wait til the end of the video to comment! Im so excited for this!!!

[@GrowingSucculentswithLizK]

I'm glad you enjoyed it Jem.....Never fear the mealy bug. 😄

[@nancychong4650]

Thanks for sharing Liz. I love watching your videos. I'm just a beginner with cacti and succulent. I hope you can update us with your collections again.

[@GrowingSucculentswithLizK]

Thanks for watching Nancy. This video was made last year and there have been many update/videos after this. Please take a look at my channel for my other videos.

[@ooXChrissieXoo]

This is so interesting, for the plant to survive after an attack it tries to make as many babies as possible. Still I really don't like the bugs, they are everywhere! Even plants that I left in my room with mostly closed windows, and they caught the bugs instead of the ones outside... you can't hide from them!

[@SickBoiRENegade]

The SUSPENSE.... 😲😂🤣 That intro was Amazing!!!💗

[@GrowingSucculentswithLizK]

Glad you like it.

[@janetac1738]

What an awesome new perspective on mealybugs!! Any normal person hates them and panics when their plants get mealy bugs but not you!! 🤣🤣 Thanks for another great video! Here's my new question. What do you do with all of your old soil and, or, the soil in the pots when you buy new plants? Should I Be composting my old soil?

[@GrowingSucculentswithLizK]

Depends on the condition of the soil. Some I throw in the garden, others I revive by leaving it out in the open (for weeks) in a wide container, let it dry out and re-use it on big pots and also on plants that are not delicate or limited.

[@janetac1738]

@@GrowingSucculentswithLizK when I get my business up and running this coming spring I swear I'm giving you all of the credit!! Thank you for always being there to answer my many questions ❤️

[@AmySorrellMusic]

I use neem on mealy bugs that get on my hibiscus. Very effective but best done in the evening if they are outdoors or under a hot light. It can also be used as a soil drench for fungus gnats, my personal nemesis here in Texas.

[@AmySorrellMusic]

@@BrittanyPowell-q6j I would not recomend neem for very young plants but maybe experiment with one, see how it goes.

[@kerriemccoll8947]

Thanks Liz for this episode of mealy bugs,I was using the same alcohol you showed and was not successful in ridding the bugs. I wasn’t sure if you would be able to use straight metho , worried the makeup of it had changed. Read somewhere it had. Great you are using it. As I live in Tasmania very similar temperatures to Canberra,I am trying to find a suitable spot to protect from frosts.

[@GrowingSucculentswithLizK]

I was using straight metho in this video.

[@GrowingSucculentswithLizK]

Hope these videos helps. SUCCULENTS in Winter Part 1 - SHADE CLOTH Area - kzbin.info/www/bejne/mam9h36kaLxrh68 SUCCULENTS in Winter PART 2 - UNPROTECTED Area - kzbin.info/www/bejne/mpyaqH-jm6eDfpo SUCCULENTS IN WINTER PART 3 - Outdoor Covered Area | Liz Kreate - kzbin.info/www/bejne/oIasgnqFmat3ac0

[@adelacoburn1396]

That intro was great, thank you Liz for sharing .

[@GrowingSucculentswithLizK]

Glad you liked it!

[@RFalcasantos]

Love the narration in the beginning haha! I think I’m going to pluck out some leaves tomorrow to propagate. Hehehe gaya gaya ako 😂

[@GrowingSucculentswithLizK]

Best of luck!

[@RFalcasantos]

Growing Succulents with LizK Hi Liz! Good day! What soil mix do you use for amethystinums? Is it you advanced or master succulent mix? Thank you 😊

[@patrickabalos1256]

After Online Class check kung may bagong upload . And yayyy!! Nakaka relieve ng stress lagi😍😍

[@GrowingSucculentswithLizK]

Subscribe ka para automatic sa feed mo at di mo ma miss yung ibang upload.

[@patrickabalos1256]

@@GrowingSucculentswithLizK matagal na pong Subscribe hehe. Natatabunan lng minsan kaya chinecheck ko nalang po.

[@vickiporter315]

You are such a good teacher..

[@clopez0926]

I really loved this video. Very informative. I appreciate the explanation of all the steps. Thank you!!

[@GrowingSucculentswithLizK]

You are so welcome and thank you for watching.

[@RobloxGamer12941]

I so very hope you get this question quick because this mealy bugs thing has got me soooo frustrated. I'm so sad. So I wanted to know where you buy this metholated sprits and will 70% isopropyl alcohol be the same or ok? I'm always nervous that any spray won't get in the centers or under leaves and they'll never go away does this work better then alcohol? And how many times do you spray it after to be sure or precautionary? And how do you do the same spraying while the plants are potted? Just the same way? And the rinse and the soil will be ok? Thanks so much for your help! I've just got my very first mealies since starting to buy my succulents a few months ago and I'm devastated! I've found 3 with some in them in 2 days now. My Buddha's temple, ruby necklace and another succy. I'm so afraid I've missed them after dabbing with the qtip and alcohol and then spraying the plant with alcohol 😔 I just know this was going to happen because I wasn't able to be diligent enough

[@GrowingSucculentswithLizK]

I now have a new friendlier version of this video. Please WATCH the link below. Methylated spirit is the same as Denatured Alcohol. The one I use have "95% Ethanol". This is what you have to look for. DON'T GET METHANOL. DIY FUNGICIDE & PESTICIDE for Mold, Fungus, Powdery Mildew, Aphids & Mealybug - kzbin.info/www/bejne/a5C8mqtubtmMg5Y This Pesticide won't remove FARINA on SUCCULENTS - kzbin.info/www/bejne/hJnHlZh3ZcuGb9E

[@RobloxGamer12941]

@@GrowingSucculentswithLizK thank you so much! I'm losing it because I've gotten so many succulents and plants of all kinds of the last couple months and I am freaking out that I got way in over my head. I'll check out these next videos. Thanks!

[@RobloxGamer12941]

@@GrowingSucculentswithLizK so do you find that you mostly get the mealy bugs on your outside plants or do you get them on your inside ones as well? I have gotten six plants in the last 48 hrs that I found with the mealy bugs but not overly infested thank God. But I had no choice but to spray with 70% isopropyl alcohol which I can see is doing a tiny bit of damage on one of the six but I'd rather take a loss of one plant or make one plant out of over 75 in my house look bad then have them all be infested. So which do you think is better? What you're using or the rubbing alcohol?

[@RobloxGamer12941]

@@GrowingSucculentswithLizK I just have another question. I'm not able to find the exact kind that you're using but I am seeing that denatured alcohol but it only says 99% for all I'm finding on amazon. I can't find any of 95%. Is any of that denatured alcohol going to work just as well as the one you're using?

[@justmejo9008]

Love your way of sharing all this real life experiences 👍🏻

[@GrowingSucculentswithLizK]

Glad you like them!

[@rosygomes6306]

Love your videos Liz. You make my day. Thank you.

[@GrowingSucculentswithLizK]

Glad you like them! Thanks for watching Rosy.

[@jeanine6492]

More great tips Liz, thank you.

[@GrowingSucculentswithLizK]

Thanks for watching!

[@leighannluckey9588]

Hi Liz! I'm making my way through all of your videos. I will be moving my babies inside in a few weeks. Was wondering if you could tell me best grow lights?

[@GrowingSucculentswithLizK]

I can't say which "Best" grow light to use since I've only tried using one. So far, I'm quite happy with my MarsHydro SP3000. Whether it's the best grow light out there...can't say. I'm being offered a couple of different brands/model to try out at the moment but won't know the result for still sometime.

[@tanyadas4576]

Thanks for this video. Learnt lots today. I have sudden increase of mealy bugs these days.

[@GrowingSucculentswithLizK]

Me too. I believe it has a lot to do with the season. I also find that if the drier the soil the more there is.

[@emeritapalima4552]

I enjoy watching your succulents, i'm so amazed, Keep safe and God bless

[@GrowingSucculentswithLizK]

Thank you! You too!

[@littlebeebs1]

What are the beautiful burgundy rosettes at 1:40 ? I must get one ! Thank you ! Big hugs 🤗

[@GrowingSucculentswithLizK]

It's another form of Echeveria Black Prince called ECHOC.

[@thuyluu3557]

Another lesson to learn! Thank you!

[@GrowingSucculentswithLizK]

Glad it was helpful!

[@karenkmk4035]

Wow..Something I did not know..I use water and dishwashing liquid..but I can see this would be more effective! Great video thanks 🙏

[@GrowingSucculentswithLizK]

Glad it was helpful!

[@vickiporter315]

Hey Liz.. Would you believe? I watched two of your Mealy Bug vlogs recently, and today I went outside... and... I found one of my succulents has Mealy Bugs in it... At least I know how to deal with them, thanks to you my lovely teacher!

[@GrowingSucculentswithLizK]

Awesome!

[@succulentnova4451]

Thanks for this Mam Liz! Its really helpful.

[@GrowingSucculentswithLizK]

Glad it was helpful!

[@keelabutter]

Question, I found denatured Alcohol for the us but it said clean burning fuel...is the the same as the methylated spirits? I said it's 80-90% ethanoal combine with 5% methanol and other unidentified non hazardous substances. Yet it shows a oil burning lamp and is shows it used for cleaning steel. I am so Confused but want to make sure is the right thing before spending money on it. Thanks 😊!

[@GrowingSucculentswithLizK]

The metho we have here is also use for cooking. The one I use is Ethanol base 95% proof. Methanol and Ethanol are different types of alcohol or chemicals. Methylated spirits is Ethanol (alcohol) is what I use. Ethanol is less chemically toxic than Methanol. Methanol is extremely toxic to humans if ingested or if vapors are inhaled.

[@keelabutter]

@@GrowingSucculentswithLizK Thank you kindly Liz, this helps a ton! I feel confident enough to put it in my cart now. We'll see how it works out! 🙏 , kinda tough finding alternative products in the states 😆

[@maricelwoodgate4099]

Thanks for sharing! Just one question, how do you treat with powdery mildew?

[@GrowingSucculentswithLizK]

You got me Maricel. Sorry but I've never seen or encounter powdery mildew yet on my succulents. Maybe it has something to do with airflow since I grow most of mine outside. I gonna have a close look from now on.

[@izabelaszydlowska3940]

Hi Liz - I just watched this video! I have never heard that you should rinse with water after spraying - that is such a good idea, because they really do get ugly. Whenever I have to spray, I use 70% isopropyl alcohol, which is what's generally available here in the US for first aid etc. Have you ever used that? I should look into something stronger... Great video!

[@GrowingSucculentswithLizK]

We can only get 64% Isocol here. Got a funny story with this. I took a mealy bug, put it on a plate, sprayed with isocol. Few minutes later, alcohol dried up. Mealy starts walking again on his merry way...LOL

[@izabelaszydlowska3940]

@@GrowingSucculentswithLizK that is a scary story! I have to find some of that stuff you use. My biggest weapon against mealy bugs are little fans attached to my grow light fixture and frequent physical inspection... they love to come around here this time of year....

[@loverofapitbull]

Hey Liz. Are you using straight methylated spirits here, or is diluted?

[@foliagecove355]

Thanks for this helpful video LizK ✨❤️

[@GrowingSucculentswithLizK]

You're welcome. Thanks for watching.

[@katherynerobinson2887]

Do u need to take it out of pot to spray and rinse?

[@GrowingSucculentswithLizK]

No need to.

[@ma.victoriacabigan2433]

hello Lizk can i use alcohol then after that spray it with water..thanks

[@GrowingSucculentswithLizK]

I used 78% rubbing alcohol and did not work. The mealy bug started crawling again after the alcohol dried up.

[@ma.victoriacabigan2433]

@@GrowingSucculentswithLizK thanks for your response

[@mariabarba1455]

Thank you very much Liz I am fascinated by your videos I do not know that Methylated Spirit liquid, would you be so kind to tell me where I can buy it, I live in California. thank you very much

[@GrowingSucculentswithLizK]

They're available in hardware stores, grocery store or even service stations would probably have them too.

[@Ninasucculents]

So happy to watch your VDO, before bed. 😘😘😍

[@GrowingSucculentswithLizK]

Good night...

[@panicmosem5969]

I use SAFARI pesticide, love it! Kills all pests!! Careful when spraying, don't want to kill honeybees or good bugs! It is a bit expensive but it lasts forever and it is systemic (absorbed by the roots). I NEVER get bugs anymore. But if you want, use the water, rubbing alcohol, and 409 mix! 2or3 parts water to one part alcohol and one part Formula 409 cleaner!! Use old soft toothbrush or crafting pipe cleaners. Works great!

[@Victoria-kj3hg]

409 won't hurt plant?

[@panicmosem5969]

@@Victoria-kj3hg no, regular/original 409 cleaner is safe, as long as you add enough water in the mix. It breaks down their outer shell, which doesn't look like much, but alcohol used by itself won't penetrate it. This is also a very effective method to treat scale. In fact, mealies are a type of scale insect anyway.

[@momepenni]

In The USA what is the equivalent of methane spirits????????

[@GrowingSucculentswithLizK]

It's called Denatured alcohol in USA.

[@esmeraldaflores5204]

Thank you!

[@GrowingSucculentswithLizK]

You're welcome!

[@pammccloud7860]

Should you routinely treat your succulents for parasites

[@GrowingSucculentswithLizK]

Prevention is always better than cure.

[@pammccloud7860]

My thoughts exactly, I wanted to hear it from you

[@gloriaabueg9900]

Hi Liz, can I use 70% rubbing alcohol instead?Thanks

[@GrowingSucculentswithLizK]

Even at 75%, most of the mealybug will still be alive. Just knocks them out but won't kill them. Please check out the video below. Why I STOP USING ALCOHOL for MEALYBUG - kzbin.info/www/bejne/o5yoXpyHqJJ3j7s

[@jenifferanndecastro7033]

Hello po Mam Liz, is it same with isopropyl alcohol? Some succulent owner here in the Philippines used isopropyl para po maalis ang mealy bugs then same after 10minutes po need to spray water to rinse it off.. Thankful I found your channel, maraming salamat po sa mga infos I really love succulents too but I'm a beginner and one of your Subcriber😊💗

[@GrowingSucculentswithLizK]

I tried Iso Alcohol once on a mealy bug. Put it on a plate. Sprayed it with Isocol...when it dried up...it started crawling again. Maybe it's just an Isocol resistant mealy bug...LOL

[@jenifferanndecastro7033]

@@GrowingSucculentswithLizK oh no.. 😌thank you for the info Mam Liz💗is it safe for us and for our pet?

[@dodiegonzales5465]

I wonder if there is methylated spirit here in the Philippines. Thanks for your videos. So informative .

[@GrowingSucculentswithLizK]

Maybe you can order it in the hardware store. Thanks for watching Dodie and ingat lang po kayo.

[@priscillasarsuelo5129]

Thank you for the info mam.

[@sophonhean3966]

Can you please tell me Where can I get Methylated spirit from

[@GrowingSucculentswithLizK]

Here in Australia, we get it from Hardware Store, Grocery, Paint store, etc..

[@sportslovers1772]

I have done some kind of alcohol spray I don't know name maybe IPA solution for mealy bugs all my sacullents got damages to thier leafs same as sunburn what should I do please help

[@GrowingSucculentswithLizK]

Once damaged, there's really nothing you can do but just wait for the plant to grow out the damage leaves. Also good time to take advantage of a bad situation and maybe remove a couple of bottom damaged leaves to propagate. That way you can have some back up plant and all won't be lost.

[@Black_Rose5102]

I refused to buy E. Black Prince . I have no luck with them ,they always end up infested with mealybug. ..Do you have a video talking about E. Imbricada? Why are they so prone to rot?

[@GrowingSucculentswithLizK]

I have my Imbricata growing in the garden but noticed that when grown in pots, they prefer a fast draining soil. Too much compost or sand in the soil encourages root rot for this plant.

[@taniaeyden5715]

I torture my plants so you don't have to,I love that.thank you for sharing ❤️🌵

[@GrowingSucculentswithLizK]

You're welcome Tania and thanks for watching.

[@melissahillyard79]

I tried to find methylated spirits on Amazon, but I couldn't find it. Can you share a link?

[@GrowingSucculentswithLizK]

Ethyl Alcohol 99.5% Denatured 40-B 200 Proof Alcohol is the same. The video below might also be useful. Thanks for watching. DIY FUNGICIDE & PESTICIDE | METHO SOLUTION For Mealybug, Fungus, Mold & Aphids | GSwLK - kzbin.info/www/bejne/a5C8mqtubtmMg5Y

[@inakiinoferio6010]

Hello po, from Philippines pano po kapag nasa root yung mealy bugs then uuproot po namin tapos sspray ng fungicide para mamatay yunf mealy bugs after nun pwede na siya ulit itanim? or air dry ulit?

[@GrowingSucculentswithLizK]

You can air dry or plant straight away on moist soil(not wet) as long as you don't water for at least a week or when the soil dries up.

[@Black_Rose5102]

Mealy bug loves my crassula campfire and my Echeverría diffractens .

[@GrowingSucculentswithLizK]

Campfire yes. Diffractens I noticed only if they're inside.

[@sanarugangmeisanagangmei6323]

I just love ur horrific intro n the music made it more terrific 😁😁😁

[@GrowingSucculentswithLizK]

Thanks!

[@jennymorena7869]

meteleyted ispirit ? meron po ba dto s pinas nyan? or anu po pede alternative ?

[@GrowingSucculentswithLizK]

Denatured alcohol po ang tawag dyan sa pilipinas. 95% Proof.

[@rickmonaco2460]

What is methalated spirits?

[@GrowingSucculentswithLizK]

In other countries it's called denatured alcohol.

[@fireroum]

That was a really dramatic intro 😆

[@subhadrajayanthi4166]

Thank you Liz for in-depth information. Appreciate your efforts in getting these videos. Do you use a go-pro to record the videos!? They are very clear and are able see even the tiny things you want us to see!

[@GrowingSucculentswithLizK]

I'm using a Canon powershot SX620HS. Small and compact. Easy to point and shoot.

[@dorothychen7817]

Hi Lisa I enjoyed your channel, I like to know if u dilute the metalated spirit has been diluted. Tks.

[@GrowingSucculentswithLizK]

One cup Methylated spirit plus a quarter cup water. Shake and spray. You might also want to watch this video below for better explanation. DIY FUNGICIDE & PESTICIDE for Mold, Fungus, Powdery Mildew, Aphids & Mealybug - kzbin.info/www/bejne/a5C8mqtubtmMg5Y

[@nataliaandrade3161]

Your so funny I luv ur channel one of the best

[@NgaNguyen-ur4tu]

Mealybugs have been there they're having a party😆

[@reneemoore6249]

One cannot purchase metho in California. Anything other effective solutions? Anybody?

[@GrowingSucculentswithLizK]

Methylated Spirit is also known as Denatured Alcohol in other countries. Please be aware that the one I use in this video is Ethanol base 95% proof. Don't get the one with Methanol. Methanol and Ethanol are different types of alcohol or chemicals. Methylated spirits is Ethanol (alcohol) is what I use. Ethanol is less chemically toxic than Methanol. Methanol is extremely toxic to humans if ingested or if vapors are inhaled. Hope you find some Renee. Thanks for watching.

[@bleon5956]

I live in US an can’t find methylated spirits:( is it known by other name?

[@GrowingSucculentswithLizK]

Just found out that it's called Denatured alcohol(ethanol) in USA.

[@marissarodriguezgabriel936]

👍

[@momepenni]

There is methane alcohol, it is green smells like Vicks.

[@شروققنديل-ص1ص]

بدنا ترجمه بالعربية

[@GrowingSucculentswithLizK]

يمكنك بسهولة ترجمة لغة الفيديو إلى اللغة العربية أو أي لغة أخرى عن طريق تغيير إعدادات الفيديو. ما عليك سوى النقر فوق الترس الموجود في الجزء السفلي الأيمن من الفيديو والنقر فوق الترجمة ثم الخيار. ثم اختر من أي لغة في القائمة واللغة العربية موجودة أيضًا.

[@conniesaria2958]

Yes mealy bugs love salads hahahah, eats my fred yves huhu

[@yomama8873]

🤩🤩💜

[@Joanna06]

When I first seen mealys on my plants I freaked out! I think I ended up killing the plant itself by trying to help kill the mealys 🙃😣 I’m now more calm...😑 haha

[@GrowingSucculentswithLizK]

Auuuuuhhhmmmmmm....

[@Love.Yourself.1976]

🫶🤗💚🪴