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Old 08-27-2023, 03:48 PM
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Originally Posted by KatieRN View Post
Alcohol on a Q tip works for mealy bugs. It breaks down the protective cover on them and kills them instantly. You have to stay on top of them though. Check them every day and reapply as necessary.
Thanks I did hear of that. Since I check my garden every day I'll do that. Hopefully won't harm my caterpillars but I'm not touching them with it just the mealy bugs. If they're close by I'll move them over to another stalk.