Mealybugs don’t bite, but you may want to wear gardening gloves so you don’t get their waxy coating on your fingers.
You’ll know the mealybugs are gone when you can’t see anymore on the plant and the plant remains healthy and green.
If the plant looks healthy and you don’t see anymore mealybugs on it, they’re most likely gone.
Some ornamental insecticides you could use to kill mealybugs are acephate, malathion, carbaryl, and diazinon.
Follow the application instructions that came with your insecticide for the best results.
If the plant is thriving and you can’t see anymore mealybugs on it, you’ve likely killed all of the mealybugs.
Never introduce a mealybug-infested plant to your garden or the infestation will spread to your other plants.
