Best Ways to Kill Mealybugs and Scale Insects 101% // Complete Guide

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In this video, we will be discussing the best ways to eliminate mealybugs and scale insects from your plants. These pests can cause severe damage to your plants if left untreated, so it is important to take action as soon as you notice them.
We will be covering both chemical and organic methods for controlling mealybugs and scale insects. Chemical methods include the use of pesticides, such as neem oil and insecticidal soap. Organic methods include using natural predators, such as ladybugs and lacewings, and manual removal of the pests.
We will also be discussing preventative measures you can take to reduce the likelihood of an infestation in the first place, such as regularly inspecting your plants for signs of pests and keeping your gardening tools clean.
By the end of this video, you will have a comprehensive understanding of how to effectively control and prevent mealybugs and scale insects in your garden. So, make sure to watch until the end and don't forget to like and subscribe for more gardening tips and tricks!

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@tbeekheng 4 жыл бұрын

This is the most comprehensive and thorough video about how to treat mealybugs. Thank you for sharing the tips.

@SucculentsandSpikes 4 жыл бұрын

thank you so much tan. we're glad you liked it

@stealingthesky 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this! So helpful! I watched a bunch of videos but this one has the most comprehensive explanation.

@benhillemann923 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Sir Marlon and Ms. Angel! This is very timely - I've been seeing mealy bugs on my plants lately 😫 Regards from Germany - Leila Hillemann

@RobAndrews18 3 жыл бұрын

Napakadetalyado po ng video niyo. Ang dami ko natutunan in just 1 video. Salamat po!

@randylynnr 4 жыл бұрын

This was so great! I moved from North to South ( USA) I dug up some favorite plants from my gardens. Now living in the south, the different sin seasons are a learning experience. I brought my Rose of Sharon tree to my screen room along with other bulbs that are growing. I have purchased some different types of cactus or succulents. I am trying to get to know this gardening environment. My rose of Sharon tree had mealy bugs or scale infestation really bad. I used Dawn soap and water, no alcohol last night. I don’t know how they got onto the re- poted tree and how to truly treat am replant my cactus and succlants here in the south. You said high humidity brings them. It is humid here. They do not have ants because they are in my screen house. How did they get here in the first place? I want to make sure they die n not return, what do I need to buy for all types of soils to treat the soil and keep them from returning. I have a homedepot and Lowe’s or Walmart near me. The only this is Covid-19. I try not to go into stores to protect myself and my family. Can you suggest home remedy??

@RocknRollkat Жыл бұрын

Excellent presentation, thank you !

@jmsdgskye 8 ай бұрын

Found this video an hour ago and really appreciated your instruction. Now I know why they keep coming back! I have been hopelessly trying to fight mealy bugs on indoor plants for two plus years, alternated between soap and water, insecticide (3 in 1 spray), and even rubbing alcohol. Couldn't figure out how to get rid of them without throwing my plants away. Thanks very much!!

@NadineB2010 6 ай бұрын

Me too, same thing I lost so many plants between mealy bugs and fungus gnats. I have spent so much money on insecticides. This video is awesome. My mealy bugs must have gone on the roots...🫤

@ynhkidsofficial1256 4 жыл бұрын

Very big help! Thanks a lot...

@divewithadrienne 2 жыл бұрын

Very helpful! Thank you!

@caderbavahsiddicl6414 3 жыл бұрын

Thank u very much for the very interesting information....

@oceantruthseeker Жыл бұрын

Olleya maahiti

@mrsmutawa6210 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much.

@erlindalarbonita3883 4 жыл бұрын

Now I know what to do with mealybugs and other fungus so with insects . Thank for this video of yours . I have learn so many things . I surely watch your incoming videos . Thank you and God bless !!!

@SucculentsandSpikes 3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome boss erlinda. thanks for watching

@blondebutterflymoon680 3 жыл бұрын

Have you ever used a systemic solution on ceropegia wood and which would be the safest one and do you have a preferred 1tsp-gallon prescription dosage to help my string of hearts silver glory. Variegated an regular SOH as well as my hybrid collection because last time I burned my whole collection 3 weeks ago trying to get rid of mealy bug, aphid and spider mites!! Some are outside and indoor plants please help.... thank you

@jackiesoliveres3511 4 жыл бұрын

Helpful!

@linuslinus1024 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for this wonderful information. I was wondering why the ant were all over a certain bush in my garden until I saw under the leaves. Wow, like snow!

@greengardeningtemple405 2 жыл бұрын

Very good informative video thanks for sharing this Video with us

@CactusCaffeine 4 жыл бұрын

I love neem oil! ☺️👍🏼 I use systemic only after the flowering season. I don’t want to kill the bees and the butterflies in my garden. Thank you for this video. 🌵☕️🌵

@SucculentsandSpikes 4 жыл бұрын

neem oil seems to kill most of these insects. although i might not suggest it on Succulents that has farina as neem oil removes them

@shavonnetaylorpinson9592 3 жыл бұрын

What systemic do you recommend?

@SucculentsandSpikes 2 жыл бұрын

hmmm there are actually a lot.. you need to know first what kind of insect you have. try Carbofuran. starkle G. Neonicotinoids and fipronil

@KaleiPlants 4 жыл бұрын

This is a really helpful video! I've got Mealybugs here and there in my garden, and now I finally have the methods to get rid of them! ❤️❤️❤️

@SucculentsandSpikes 4 жыл бұрын

oh thank you for watching. i hope the video somehow have helped you. if you have questions dont hesitate to say it ok?

@mayethtangson1313 3 жыл бұрын

@@SucculentsandSpikes Q

@eironyx9 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video! 😀

@SucculentsandSpikes 2 жыл бұрын

welcome! thanks for watching

@milgordinhas Жыл бұрын

Ja usou terra de diatomaceas?

@cristypilpil9487 4 жыл бұрын

Tnx

@penangiteInAU 3 жыл бұрын

I’m going to try now😊

@TEAMCADIZ 4 жыл бұрын

Very informative. Thank you. ⭐

@SucculentsandSpikes 4 жыл бұрын

thank you team cadiz!

@sMarti4803 3 жыл бұрын

Oh, thanks so much!

@SucculentsandSpikes 2 жыл бұрын

Welcome! thanks for watching too

@meganpahl3612 Жыл бұрын

So, if I have removed all soil, its been a week, and so far so good, I should be ok right? I ask because the wandering jew is a very delicate plant and it hates having its leaves wet in the first place. I have seen NO signs on this particular plant and its been a week. Now. I will give it another week. fingers crossed.

@annepadilla3367 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot!!!

@SucculentsandSpikes 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@jayvynjeddahmendiola4193 4 жыл бұрын

thankso

@chardestacion8776 2 жыл бұрын

Very informative thanks

@SucculentsandSpikes 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@33alwright 3 жыл бұрын

Very informative video 👏👌 I love the attachable bottle pump.. Haven't seen before Shout out from Dublin Ireland 🇮🇪

@SucculentsandSpikes 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Yup, ill mention you on our next video :) attachable bottle pump - try looking for it in lazada, shoppe. That's the one Thai growers sometimes use. Very efffecient yet worth your penny (really cheap)

@carlmichaelfortunato5278 4 жыл бұрын

thank you for this video, mealybugs and scales are my problem since last month.

@SucculentsandSpikes 4 жыл бұрын

thank you too for watching. i hope the video helps

@akey3485 4 жыл бұрын

Well done video & information

@SucculentsandSpikes 3 жыл бұрын

thank you boss

@aguilar1015 2 жыл бұрын

Good video, I do not know the name of the chemical pesticide...Got a link to where to buy the chemical in the USA? my citrus threes are infected, one already died.

@karlosmaingat4889 4 жыл бұрын

wow! thank you. My succulents are really infested with all of the insects and fungus mentioned.

@SucculentsandSpikes 4 жыл бұрын

good timing then! :) treating them is easy. you can always choose the basic first.

@NadineB2010 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for the excellent information you provided on this video. I did not protect my soil from the falling insects... I've been trying for so long to get rid of all kinds of insects, including mealy bugs, but unfortunately, no good results. I wish i could use systemic insecticide, but it is forbinden in Québec. I've tried black soap, Pyrèthrine, diatomée earth, alcohol (for mealy bugs), and even Permethrine repetedly for 2 months but in vain. My infestation is not onty mealy bugs but also fungus gnats and thrips. I am so discouraged that i feel like throwing away all my plants. I don't have the heart to do it. I have over 200...😢 I'll give another try with your good advice. Thank you!

@meganpahl3612 Жыл бұрын

I am treating a few plants for mealy bugs. Is there a time frame on when you can really know you have killed them all and they can be reintroduced to your plant collection? I have never had a pest problem in my collection and have a wandering jew that has them. The plant is delicate and huge! I have chopped at soil level to repot in fresh soil but like i said, it is huge and I am afraid of repeating the problem if I miss one.

@SucculentsandSpikes Жыл бұрын

hello Megan. Unfortunately there's no time frame. That's why you have to observe them (the plants) after a week. aside from that all methods must be repeated again, some actually may require more than twice.

@PopleBackyardFarm 4 жыл бұрын

good info

@SucculentsandSpikes 4 жыл бұрын

thank you for watching :)

@pierloren7354 4 жыл бұрын

This video right here is of great help. And it's very timely because I've been having a mealy bugs infestation in my succulents now. So thank you 😊

@SucculentsandSpikes 4 жыл бұрын

yes, i couldn't agree more. these insects really keeps on coming back. and it's the lack of a more efficient method that causes them to resurface

@ThisisV_Cuyuyi 4 ай бұрын

Where do you buy RnB Greenery from?

@jbrown9431 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice presentation.

@SucculentsandSpikes 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@wackywagners3463 4 жыл бұрын

Hello! Great video! My pepper plant has a mealybug infestation. Can I use this spray on it? Thank you!!

@SucculentsandSpikes 4 жыл бұрын

yes you may. use the organic methods then, neem oil seems to work well. If you've tried everything and to no avail, then choose the chemical method as a last ditch effort to eliminate the insects. just be careful though. Take care and God bless. Pls stay safe.

@nanc191 3 жыл бұрын

Do you prefer a certain systemic brand? I've been battling these bugs for 2 years and I'm fed up with alcohol etc. as they keep coming back.

@SucculentsandSpikes 2 жыл бұрын

Carbofuran. starkle G. Neonicotinoids and fipronil what kind of plants are you wanting to treat by the way?

@shavonnetaylorpinson9592 3 жыл бұрын

I thought I had mealy bugs but now I’m not sure. My 12 year old plant was big snd hearty but now is near its death 😭. The plant stems on my monsteria are black on the inside with white oozing out 😳. It’s huge so will b difficult but I’m going to repot to heck for root mealys bc I see tiny white nodules but nothing else. My cactus I think for sure has scales after watching this video. I’ve had most of my plants since 2004 and have never had any of the insect problems or any fungus until now. It started with spider mites 3 months ago. Thanks so much for your help!

@SucculentsandSpikes 2 жыл бұрын

Hello how are your plants doing so far?

@vincentencluna6364 3 жыл бұрын

Boss Marlon, spraying soap-alcohol-water solution into the soil will also kill unseen root mealybugs?

@SucculentsandSpikes 3 жыл бұрын

hello vincent. unfortunately it won't or it would just have a little effect. Its hard to get rid of them. Meron isa ang turo sakin soap and malathion. Aside from that systemic kailangan mo

@obviouslytwo4u Жыл бұрын

I gave this a 102% thumbs up

@feliciaoh8145 3 жыл бұрын

I just got Starkle G, do you know how long it takes to start working? Thanks!

@SucculentsandSpikes 3 жыл бұрын

thanks for watching boss. if the plant is stable, it would usually take a week (based on my observation) to take effect. application would be made on the 3rd week (if infestation is severe)

@feliciaoh8145 3 жыл бұрын

@@SucculentsandSpikes great! Should be working it's magic soon. 😁

@gaudencioboniceli1263 4 жыл бұрын

THIS IS VERY HELPFUL DETAILED INFORMATION THANK YOU

@SucculentsandSpikes 3 жыл бұрын

thanks boss for watching

@SteffenReichel 3 жыл бұрын

Can you tell the ingreedients of the organic killer spray? Because in europe it's not allowed to buy from you

@SucculentsandSpikes 3 жыл бұрын

hello. i actually dont sell anything, but you can always try need oil :)

@christinefitzgerald5187 10 ай бұрын

Have you tried diatomaceous earth? Easy and works.

@mariloualmanoche9685 4 жыл бұрын

Where to buy the pressure spray?

@SucculentsandSpikes 4 жыл бұрын

hello than you for watching. we have a few that we could spare. pls pm us on our Facebook page at succulents and spikes. thanks.

@exuviumisopods 3 жыл бұрын

the larvae of Cryptolaemus montrouzieri are doing a good job as well, and it's in the context of IPM. But unfortunately they can't be bought everywhere. And here in the Netherlands they are not cheap too. 25 larvae cost €11,75. They do help, but I didn't experience a total solution to the problem. Only the method that you mentioned helps a lot.

@rowelllagman 3 жыл бұрын

Hello po. Malaking tulong po ito. Nay masa-suggest po ba kayong paraan pano mare-use yung lupang pinagtanggalan? Salamat po.

@SucculentsandSpikes 2 жыл бұрын

hello rowell how's it going?! sorry ha it took me a long time before I finally got another chance to upload a video - been busy. By the way, here's your request for recycling: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/r7-pjaZesb7aZZ8.html

@osminpascual632 2 жыл бұрын

Hi po, my chili plant is infested with big red ants and some black scales, i dont know po what its called, the ants eats all the flowers of my chili plants...any suggestion po?

@user-zb7eq5bx7d 11 ай бұрын

Hi can neem water remove scale

@americannewsshowsusanewsda8237 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, really informative, can you please help me my mum @Aunt planted 🌹 Rose trees in my garden, i really don't want to lose them they are in the garden 15 years now they are infected with spider myths and rust, I've tried all the things i see on you tube but aint working they come back, also small aphid problem, i would be so grateful if you could let me know how to solve this problem before the rose 🌹 trees die they are sentimental to my mother and me as her sister who gave her them passe away, really appreciate your help

@SucculentsandSpikes 3 жыл бұрын

hello thanks for watching boss. for the spider mites you need miticides ( you can order it online, pls follow the instructions on the label ). mites proliferate if the area or plant has been dry for quite some time. it also could from from other plants brought by insects or birds. if the plant is tree-like, you need to apply systemic Insecticides for the mealybugs. for rust fungus, there are many fungicides that you could use like nordox. but pls, with all these chemicals, exercise extra care handling them. use proper protective equipments.

@SucculentsandSpikes 3 жыл бұрын

as first aid DIY(organic), you could use neem oil (both acts like Insecticide and fungicide), soap alcohol water solution, or baking soda (fungicide)

@siddhartha5851 Жыл бұрын

What to do if one has thousand plants ? 🙏

@btx5740 3 жыл бұрын

Neem oil

@SucculentsandSpikes 2 жыл бұрын

thanks! :)

@erlindadelapaz3656 2 жыл бұрын

What kind of alcohol? Isopropyl, ethel and concentration, pls.

@SucculentsandSpikes 2 жыл бұрын

70% ethel alcohol will do :) thanks for watching

@dinalkiros 4 жыл бұрын

😊

@juliesimpson5908 2 жыл бұрын

What about cinnamon

@erlindalarbonita3883 4 жыл бұрын

Gusto ko itanong kung ano ang dapat ko gawin sa cactus ko na sa tingin ko hindi lumaki o parang ang bagal nya lumaki nagpalit na ako ng soil nya but para ganon pa rin.

@SucculentsandSpikes 4 жыл бұрын

hello maam erlinda. there could be alot of factos to consider as to why your cacti doesn't grow accordingly. Try using fertilizers and give it the proper sun exposure it needs

@TurtleTimeVoiceOvers 3 жыл бұрын

6:55 Newest most effective methods.

@lgprimesounds349 3 жыл бұрын

What about fruits and vegetables

@SucculentsandSpikes 2 жыл бұрын

hello thanks for watching. for veggies, tr to use organic first. neem oil is best with soap. but do it in moderation as it will be oily when you get to eat the leaves. stop doing this when harvest time is near. fruits - shrub or tree? for trees usually checmical are really utilized. small bearing fruit plants try organic first before resorting to checmical treatments

@sharonhubah8603 3 жыл бұрын

@Clutchpearls 3 жыл бұрын

Mealy bugs are the plant mob! Ughhh. Your goin down mealy!!

@tykesmargarites484 2 жыл бұрын

Saan po mkakabili ng yellow na pang spray

@SucculentsandSpikes 2 жыл бұрын

alin po doon yun mismong iniispray po or yun pang spray? yun chemical that I used was dithane yun pang spray naman kahit anong plastic bottle ng softdrinks. from thailand po sya

@Ezschaelle 4 жыл бұрын

thank you 😊..my astros were infected a few weeks ago, buti nakita ko agad maliliit pa lang yung mealy, I was noticing pailan ilang ants and I remembered a post, I also saw some brown spots sa astros ko ang parang wala ako nakitang growth so sinilip ko ang roots at ayun nga po infested which I now know is from the seller kase a friend who bought from the same seller got infected too (we both received the plants potted and we both planted the astros with the soil from the pot sent)...nung una hindi ko alam ano talaga maganda remedy, naisip ko ang hydrogen peroxide, binuhusan ko muna ng alcohol yung pot secluded of course then bumili ako, diluted it with water to kill the bugs, washed the roots with water plus dish soap, then later rinsed with water then air dried...I actually had to uproot every pot kase baka meron, I also had to change my soil..I still have the picture nakakatrauma yung experience talaga

@SucculentsandSpikes 4 жыл бұрын

oh, that's sad. That's why I always tell people to quarantine their new plants first because its harder to treat an entire collection than just one plant.

@Ezschaelle 4 жыл бұрын

I just started December po kaya hindi ko din po alam, in lieu of this 2 days pa yung astros sa pot before ko nireplant and I saw the roots, wala naman kapansin pansin, nun lang po naipwesto na sila sa may arawan ako nakapansin ng ants, siguro out of panic na din kase ayaw ko mamatayan na kahit DE lang yung nakadikit sa root inuproot ko pa din yung iba 😂😂..better be safe than sorry later at di ka matahimik kakaisip what went wrong when on the first onset you know you could have prevented it po, although I lost 2 days trying to prevent a preventable cause happy ako kase walang casualties and that I detected it as early as I did, no signs of cut and rot as well

@sonalagrawal1806 4 жыл бұрын

Which alcohol?

@SucculentsandSpikes 4 жыл бұрын

any commercial grade will actually do..what we use is the 70% ethyl alcohol

@NewfieValerie 3 жыл бұрын

@@SucculentsandSpikes ...I have 99% alcohol...is this too strong ? If so, could I just decrease the amt used by say....30%. TIA

@TragoudistrosMPH 6 ай бұрын

Mealybugs are the second worst insect.... Mosquitos are the worst, but mealybugs are a reasonable second.

@sharhv 3 жыл бұрын

Sir, parehu lng po ba sa spider mites? Ilang plants ko na rin ang namatay dahil sa spider mites. Kala ko korking lng...un pala dahil sa spider mites na. Thank you po!

@SucculentsandSpikes 3 жыл бұрын

ah no. spider mites are a bit difficult to handle than mealies. you need miticides. keep the plant moist for now

@sharhv 3 жыл бұрын

@@SucculentsandSpikes ok po, thanks! Hirap kasi ma identify if corking or infested na pala ng spidermites. Ilan na rin pong sulko kng namatay dahil sa spidermites...

@elizabethrowlands9419 2 жыл бұрын

a bottle of aphid and caterpillar sprayed on once kills them all , and the cactus is all good !

@imneverwrongsometimestruthlies Жыл бұрын

Just watching these insects made it all itchy for me

@cliffdariff74 4 жыл бұрын

6 mins into video before they tell you how

@KerryScottCooke7402 4 ай бұрын

Thank uou

@KerryScottCooke7402 4 ай бұрын

There’s no way I can use a brush on all the infected leaves. It’s impossible

@MidnightMatthew 4 жыл бұрын

Ive have spent so much time and money just to replace soil, alcohol soap etc, but they kept coming back. Now after 7months, they are now back again. ((pukes blood))

@SucculentsandSpikes 4 жыл бұрын

try the methods that we suggested. it might work.

@succulentqueen7737 Жыл бұрын

Yeah, I hear you. It's such a chore. It's such a never ending nightmare. I guess the main key is to repeat this step every week for a couple of months. We must be relentless! We must get those mealy mofos! We must bring them down! Let's do this!!!

@deltahunter2302 3 жыл бұрын

It does not work!

@SucculentsandSpikes 3 жыл бұрын

thanks for the feedback. what were the methods that you've done so far?

@PrasadGardenZone 3 жыл бұрын

mealy bugs is just like the recent pandemic virus..dissolves only in alcohol and soap..Hahaha

@patriciaannereyes9977 4 жыл бұрын

What type of soap po?

@SucculentsandSpikes 4 жыл бұрын

any kind of soap will actually do even dishwashing soaps is ok

@thomasmorgenstern9204 Жыл бұрын

Anyone who allows their plants to get as bad those shown here SHOULDN'T be growing them. I sure you neighbors don't appreciate the insect nursery you're harboring.

@succulentqueen7737 Жыл бұрын

I can only control what I'm growing on my property. I've thought about what you're saying before. But I've come to the conclusion that you just can't fight mother nature. The pest from the neighbor's yard will come into my yard. The birds & wind will drop weed seeds into my yard no matter what. As a gardener, you just have to constantly keep up on your own garden & fight your own weeds & pests & dont worry about the neighbor's. By the way, it's funny, that every year when we buy and release lady bugs into our garden as natural aphid predators, they tend to fly away into the neighbor's yards. I don't get upset about wasting $20 on ladybugs because I know they are helping to control the aphids in the neighbor's yards as well, which in turn is a win win situation.