Mealybugs on Rubber Plant: Alcohol‑Soap Home Remedy

For heavy mealybug infestations, spray with 1 cup 70% rubbing alcohol per quart of water. For spot treatment, dab individual bugs with an alcohol‑soaked cotton swab. Add a little dish soap to break down the waxy coating. Repeat every 1–2 days; after a week, if bugs persist, wash the plant with soapy water and restart alcohol treatments. No need to repot unless soil is infested.