Shrimp plant
by Deborah
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What are these white spots on my shrimp plant? How did it get it? And how do I get rid of it ASAP? Plant appears to be dieing. The spots are white, smushy, and on the branches. HELP!!!
12 answers
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it looks like a bug called a scale .. thats all I know not much help
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Ricki Niehaus
on Dec 19, 2014
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http://www.planetnatural.com/pest-problem-solver/houseplant-pests/mealybug-control/ I think you have mealybugs.
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Joy Johnson
on Dec 19, 2014
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I agree with @Joy Johnson. Dab them with a Q-tip dipped in rubbing alcohol.
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Douglas Hunt
on Dec 19, 2014
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I 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.
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Janet
on Dec 20, 2014
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I have a fig tree it's in my house,the leaves are fallen off ,after turning yellow,will this come back.
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Margaret Demaria-Gatti
on Dec 20, 2014
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I 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 luck
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Leona G
on Dec 20, 2014
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safer brand,com Neem Oil will get rid of and not hurt your plant! let us know what you chose !
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Kat
on Dec 20, 2014
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You have mealy bugs. Follow Joy's and Janet's suggestions.
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Linda
on Dec 20, 2014
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Mealy 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.
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Myrna Engle
on Dec 20, 2014
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@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.
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Gail Salminen
on Dec 20, 2014
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50% water +hand soap 50% and spray it
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Franklyn
on Dec 21, 2014
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Mealy 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.
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Pat G
on Dec 30, 2014
Ricki Niehaus
on Dec 19, 2014
Joy Johnson
on Dec 19, 2014
Douglas Hunt
on Dec 19, 2014
Janet
on Dec 20, 2014
Margaret Demaria-Gatti
on Dec 20, 2014
Leona G
on Dec 20, 2014
Kat
on Dec 20, 2014
Linda
on Dec 20, 2014
Myrna Engle
on Dec 20, 2014
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