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Mealybugs on Large Jade: Alcohol-Soap Spray Works

Thorough Coverage Is Everything

Spray 5:1 water:rubbing alcohol + dash of liquid soap until dripping. Hit every crevice (leaf-stem joints). Rinse after dry. Missed juveniles = reinfestation. Q-tips fail.

Repeat if needed. Persistence wins.

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