Treating My Collection for Mealybugs | A much overdue plant chores video

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[@adaliaortiz6229]

I feel like you handled this with such grace. I would have panicked and overwhelmed myself🥲 go you🥳

[@TatesPlants]

Aww thank you so much!! It’s been a long time coming 🥲

[@StitchesbySharonH]

I think, out of all of the pests, that Mealy Bugs gross me out the least. I like to use a makeup pad (those round pads for removing makeup) and soak it with alcohol, and then use them to wipe off the leaves. They can reach so much more than a-tips. Also, I just leave the leaf with the alcohol on it - I’ve never had a problem from doing that… Thank you for sharing! 💜💚🪴

[@TatesPlants]

Oh really?? They gross me out the most I think. Just the gross fuzzy residue they leave around… eek. Great idea, I’ll have to try that!!

[@StitchesbySharonH]

@@TatesPlants Oh that’s so funny that we’re opposites with that! I think, for me, it’s because they’re the easiest to see (spider mites sneak up on you so unless you’re diligently checking the backs of the leaves, you don’t notice them until they’re all over everything and doing damage), and I think mealy bugs do the least damage. I’m terrified of thrips - the videos I’ve seen about them really do scare me, and I don’t understand scale at all. I thought I did and scraped up one of my cacti thinking it had it, but now I’m not sure and I think I did more damage to it because afterwards, I saw a video where someone used alcohol to remove “scale” on their cactus and it was white, while mine was brown. When I asked about it, she said there’s different kinds of scale 🤷‍♀️. I think I might have scraped up my cactus for no reason now…. Anyway, that’s the logic of why mealy bugs seem to be the easiest, and least scary to me. I hope that makes sense!

[@TatesPlants]

Yeah I totally get that!! You can clearly see them and you know when you’ve handled it

[@StitchesbySharonH]

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[@justmejo9008]

That is crazy the aerial root!

[@aliciagarcia455]

omg your pink princess 😍😍😭😭😭😭❤️

[@TatesPlants]

Hehehe I love her so much

[@brandispotsandplants]

Love your videos you helped me get out of bed and ready for work!

[@TatesPlants]

Aww yay I’m so glad to be able to help!!!

[@susannahellmuth81]

This may sound weird but I’m proud of you doing everything you did in this video 😅 I totally tend to procrastinate on such things (and as far as I know) you do too, so: GOOD JOB! Edit: it motivates me to do stuff too

[@TatesPlants]

Awww hahaha I’m proud of me too ☺️ it’s def too little too late but I’m trying!! And yay I’m glad I can help you be productive!

[@fangbifxx]

I have Millie bugs eating my string of hearts too

[@TatesPlants]

Sooo annoying!! Good luck with them!

[@pudgyplanter1130]

Have you thought about chop and prop-ing your PPP? I know she is large and in charge (LOL) Buuuut she may push out more pink variegation for you and as we all know Philodendrons will grow back rather fast. IDK just a thoiught and of course you can make a video about it!! More content! lol. I enjoy you so much, thanks a million for your vids. Be well and stay safe Lil" sis. xoxo

[@TatesPlants]

I have thought about it sooo many times haha believe me. I almost chopped it in the spring, but then wanted to see it’s summer growth. Now I love how giant she is, so I’m thinking I’m gonna let her get to the top of my mirror then start pruning and propping a bit. I just love having such a giant PPP, I feel like you don’t see it very often! Thanks so much for watching my vids, you da best 🥰

[@JamCanGurl]

I love the haircut. TFS

[@TatesPlants]

Aww thanks so much!!

[@destaneewallace9222]

I just had my first spidermite infestation:/ It sucked. But I am now more experienced in checking for bugs...my plants all live outside so usually caterpillars are my main problem. Can't wait to see your upcoming videos !

[@TatesPlants]

Oooof ya hate to see it. Interesting, I’ve never had caterpillars, how do you combat those?

[@tracys_plants]

I have mealies in my collection as well. Driving me NUTS. Aside from spraying with natural stuff, I just started using SNS 209 organic systemic and have green lace wing larvae on order 🤞🏻🤞🏻 looking forward to seeing your journey with these stinking mealies!!

[@TatesPlants]

They’re SO annoying. Ooooo the lacewings I’ve heard are super effective. Hope you get all the dang bugs!!!!

[@tracys_plants]

@@TatesPlants thanks! I have lots of pets or I’d use the normal systemic stuff. I think you’ll have them knocked out quick 😊

[@RLAnkrum]

Good stuff, Tate!

[@TatesPlants]

Thanks so much and thanks for watching Rachel!!

[@GetPlantyWithIt]

Ahhhh I hate mealy bugs!!! But thanks for posting - now I'm going to start using systemics as well!

[@TatesPlants]

Ugh me tooooo they’re the worst. We’ll have to wait and see what happens!

[@MiscellaneousMichelle]

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[@1993rockergirl]

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[@rootedinco]

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[@joannameyer1640]

Heyyyy Tateeeeee !!!

[@TatesPlants]

Hiiiiii Joanna!!!!

[@georginacampuzano6412]

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[@pjadventure6285]

Can you please tell me what was in your spray bottle (cause I’ve used water bottle with a 1 teaspoon of dish soap not working) & what did you put on soil?? Not familiar with what you said

[@TatesPlants]

It’s a powder form of an indoor pesticide, but I would recommend getting captain jacks dead bug brew or Eight

[@koreyratering4662]

where do you get systemic?

[@TatesPlants]

I got that bottle at a local garden center, but just ordered more off Amazon!

[@charmainerichards6801]

👋, r u giveaway any of your cuttings ? NYC 👒🧤🪴🇹🇹

[@TatesPlants]

I sell plants on my Instagram from time to time! @tatesplants

[@shannoncarr7338]

trade you for my thrips prob