Mealybug Emergency: Saving a Sentimental Plant from White Fuzzy Bugs

Don't Panic—They're Plant-Only Pests

Mealybugs (the white fuzzy bugs) feed only on plants. They won't infest carpets, pets, or people. However, they can spread to nearby plants.

Isolate the infested plant.
Email clear photos to wcreed@HorticulturalHelp.com for precise ID and treatment plan.
Do not wipe leaves yet—treatment requires spray coverage of all surfaces.

Different pests (mealybugs, scale, powdery mildew) need different approaches. A photo ensures the right remedy.

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