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Ricki Niehaus on Dec 19, 2014it looks like a bug called a scale .. thats all I know not much helpHelpful Reply
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Joy Johnson on Dec 19, 2014http://www.planetnatural.com/pest-problem-solver/houseplant-pests/mealybug-control/ I think you have mealybugs.Helpful Reply
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Douglas Hunt on Dec 19, 2014I agree with @Joy Johnson. Dab them with a Q-tip dipped in rubbing alcohol.Helpful Reply
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Janet on Dec 20, 2014I have those on my succulent plants and they will indeed kill it. They attach to new growth and drain the plant of its vital juices. I tried alcohol and gardening soapy spray. Hard to get rid of so now I'm using a powder, "diatomaceous earth" dusted on the plants. Hopefully this will work.Helpful Reply
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Margaret Demaria-Gatti on Dec 20, 2014I have a fig tree it's in my house,the leaves are fallen off ,after turning yellow,will this come back.Helpful Reply
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Leona G on Dec 20, 2014I think you have a cottony scale. The best treatment for scale is a insecticidal oil. Some brand names are Sunshine Oil, Ultra fine oil and you could also use Neem oil. The idea is to smother the little buggers and not kill the plant so cooking oil or baby oil is not a good idea. I usually with this small of a population just squish them but realize not everyone can dot that. Good luckHelpful Reply
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Kat on Dec 20, 2014safer brand,com Neem Oil will get rid of and not hurt your plant! let us know what you chose !Helpful Reply
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Linda on Dec 20, 2014You have mealy bugs. Follow Joy's and Janet's suggestions.Helpful Reply
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Myrna Engle on Dec 20, 2014Mealy bugs have a VERY soft body. Just reach over and mash them. no pesticide. No problem. If you have them outside, their body is so soft a good blast from a water hose will kill them.Helpful Reply
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Gail Salminen on Dec 20, 2014@Deborah I have had mealy bugs on house plants in the past. What worked for me was spraying with a solution of ivory dish soap and water in a spray bottle. I sprayed the plant and covered the plant in a plastic bag for about a week. If you are trying to remove the bugs be sure to wash your hands before handling any other plants or you will spread them.Helpful Reply
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Franklyn on Dec 21, 201450% water +hand soap 50% and spray itHelpful Reply
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Pat G on Dec 30, 2014Mealy bugs, definitely. Hard to get rid of. Wipe off like several other suggestions. Try also using a systemic insecticide, as they are sucking on your plant. My sister said she put her plant outside and a bird came and ate off all the bugs. If not too cold outside, you could put it out and hope a bird finds it.Helpful Reply
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