Mealybugs on Croton: Organic Control for Indoor Plants

Tiny white bugs + webs on croton = mealybugs. Soapy water gives temporary relief; they return because it washes off.

Options

• Insecticidal soap (reapply weekly 3–4x).
• Neem oil (organic, systemic activity).
• Atomic Grow (organic, claims to raise plant brix, deterring pests).
• Treat all houseplants simultaneously—mealybugs spread easily.
• Avoid indoor synthetic pesticides; organic is safer for home.

Persistence wins; mealybugs have overlapping generations.