North Carolina Farms Succulent Program

[@beckyquarles623]

Succulents get mealy bugs. I am tired of bringing them home for them to pop out. How do I kill them.

[@northcarolinafarms3592]

We've experienced that issue with Succulents as well. Finding a reliable supplier is the first step. That will decrease your issues with receiving infested plants. The most effective treatment for mealy bugs on succulents in our experience has been Orthene. Mealy bugs are difficult to get rid of though, especially when they've made themselves at home in the compact leaves of succulents, so it will take a few sprays. You can also try different horticultural oils and insecticidal soaps.