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Mealybugs on Indoor Palm: Persistent Treatment Needed

Identify and Treat

White cottony tufts at leaf bases = mealybugs. Spray daily for 2 weeks with 1 tbsp dish soap per quart water, covering all surfaces. Then twice weekly for a month. Persistence kills hidden crawlers and eggs.

Why Recurrence Happens

Single sprays never eradicate mealybugs. They hide in crevices and lay eggs. Consistent treatment breaks the cycle.

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